Here’s everything you get
with Gusto payroll.

All local, state, and federal payroll taxes are calculated, filed, and paid automatically.

We issue and file your W-2s and 1099s, plus send them to your employees and contractors.

When you set these up in Gusto, we’ll automatically send the payments for you in all states except South Carolina.

You can set payroll to run automatically each pay period. Nice!

We’ll automatically report new hires to the government for you.

Gusto can automatically adjust wages to comply with the FLSA Tip Credit minimum wage requirement.

Annual report of wages, tips, and other compensation paid to an employee, as well as the employee's taxes withheld.

Annual report of all wages, tax liabilities and payments made under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA).

Filed each quarter with Form 941 if you’re claiming the Federal R&D Tax Credit.

Annual report of payments made to an unincorporated business or independent contractor.

Quarterly reports of federal wages, tax withheld from employees, employer's portion of Social Security or Medicare tax, and total tax deposits.

We file these too. For specifics,check out this list.

Employees can opt in to a Gusto debit card for easier access to their money on payday.

You don’t need to wait until the next pay period to pay employees.

We support both!

Go paperless with simple-direct deposits and paycheck access via the Gusto debit card. (You can still print checks if need be.)

Cancel payroll with two clicks.

Pay an employee different rates based on the work they perform each pay period.

Run payroll in as many states as you need. We support all 50.

Pay your team weekly, bi-weekly, twice a month, or monthly.

Deduct employee garnishments. For child-support garnishments (in all states but South Carolina), we automatically send payments to the state for you once you’ve set up the deduction in Gusto.

Run payroll as many times as you need.

Enter the net amount your employee should receive, and our software will figure out the gross amount you need to pay before taxes. Great for bonuses.

Pay employee reimbursements at the same time you run payroll.

Hang on to your cash for as long as possible and still pay your team on time. Run payroll 24/7/365 with Instant pay and pay your team in minutes.

Pay contractors through Gusto and we automatically file and send your 1099s.

Keep your cash longer and still pay your team on time. Run payroll with same-day pay and pay your team the same day.

Customize your pay schedule based on your team’s needs.

Run payroll when it's convenient for you up until your payroll deadline. Hold onto your money until payday.

Add deductions pre-tax for benefits, or post-tax for things like garnishments.

Generate and download reports for payroll history, bank transactions, contractor payments, paid time off, tax payments, and more.

Administer benefits such as medical insurance, 401(k), and more through Gusto, and deductions automatically sync with payroll.

Automatically sync expenses from our partner, Receipt Bank.

Gusto integrates with QuickBooks, Xero, and FreshBooks.

Through Gusto’s R&D tax credit service, we help you claim federal and some state R&D tax credits.

At the end of the year, Gusto will supply a report with the details your accountant will need to claim the FICA Tip Credit tax incentive on your corporate tax returns.

Automatically import employee hours into Gusto by integrating with one of our time-tracking partners.

Your employees’ paychecks go straight to their bank accounts.

Employees get lifetime access to paystubs, W-2s, and the Gusto wallet app, even if they change jobs.

You can organize employees and contractors into departments for easy management and reporting.

New employees fill out their info online, including contact information, bank account details, and W-4s.

Employees can make charitable contributions directly from their paychecks, with automatic deductions.

Set time-off policies and track vacation and sick balances for your employees.

Employees get easy access to their paystubs in their payday email, Gusto account, or the Gusto Wallet app.

Our easy-to-use software and helpful support team is here to help you get started.

Paper is a thing of the past. With Gusto, you can sign your forms online.

Add your accountant, bookkeeper, or other team members to help you with payroll by assigning specific permissions, ensuring that all necessary parties review and approve each payroll before submission.

Access your account and run payroll any time on your smartphone or tablet.

Sync payroll deadlines, birthdays, and employee anniversaries to your calendar in Google Calendar, Outlook, or iCal.