Easy, automated small business tax filing
Take payroll tax filing off your plate for good. With Gusto, every time you run payroll, we automatically calculate, file, and pay your federal, state, and local taxes. No forms to fill out, no deadlines to remember.
Fully automated, fully free
From 941s to W-2s, payroll taxes are seamlessly integrated, automatically calculated, and completely free with all of our plans.
Payroll taxes in all 50 states
Whether your business operates in two states or twenty, the whole team gets paid with the push of a button.
Less risk, less worry.
Compliance mistakes can cost your business big time. Gusto stays on top of federal and state regulations so you don’t have to.
Payroll tax filing software
Taxes that file themselves, every time you run payroll.
Gusto’s automated tax filing software handles the heavy lifting every time you pay your team. We calculate withholdings, file your federal and state payroll tax forms, and make payments to the right agencies on time. No spreadsheets, no guesswork. Just accurate, on-time filings that let you get back to business.
- Quarterly tax forms 940, 941/944
- Automated withholdings & deductions
- Accounting software integrations
- Year-end 1099s & W-2s
- Federal, state, and local taxes
- Employees & contractors
Multi-state payroll tax filing
Grow your business without growing complexity.
Hiring team members across state lines gets complicated, fast. Gusto can register your business with every new state, take care of new-hire state tax registration, and of course, file and pay your payroll taxes in every state you have employees. Get the right person for the job—whether they’re in the Big Apple or the Big Easy.
Tax compliance for small business
Breathe easy with built-in payroll compliance
Missed deadlines and hefty penalties can hurt small businesses big time. Luckily, Gusto stays on top of changing regulations and automatically updates withholdings, minimum wage, overtime calculations, and more. Plus, our Compliance Hub keeps you on top of upcoming deadlines, required tasks, and regulatory changes—meaning compliance stays on track and off your mind.
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Fast Company's Most Innovative Company in Human Resources, 2025.
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agree Gusto helps them stay compliant with regulations.*
152 hours
average time customers saved per year on tax and compliance work after switching to Gusto.‡
Frequently Asked Questions
We sure do. Gusto’s payroll tax software for small business is cloud-based and fully online. No paperwork to fill out, no forms to file. Your federal, state, and local taxes are calculated, filed, and paid automatically, and payroll tax documentation is securely stored in the cloud.
Gusto’s tax filing software for small business automatically files federal payroll taxes (Forms 940, 941/944), state payroll taxes, and local taxes where applicable. We also handle year-end forms including W-2s for employees and 1099-NEC forms for contractors. Every time you run payroll, tax calculations, filings, and payments happen automatically.
When you run payroll through Gusto, our software automatically calculates the correct federal, state, and local tax withholdings based on each employee’s information and current tax rates. We then file the required forms with the appropriate agencies and make tax payments on your behalf—all without any manual steps from you.
Yes. Gusto supports payroll tax filing in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. Whether you have employees in one state or twenty, we automatically track each state’s specific tax requirements and file accordingly, making multi-state payroll tax management simple.
Paying employees in more than one state is available at no extra charge on our Plus and Premium plans. New-hire state tax registration is available on all our plans at no extra cost. To register your business in a new state, there is a one-time fee that varies by state.
Absolutely. Gusto handles tax filing for both W-2 employees and 1099 contractors. For contractors, we automatically generate and e-file 1099-NEC forms at year-end and deliver digital copies to your contractors, making the entire process seamless.
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