Multi-state payroll without the headaches

Whether you’ve got employees in two states or twenty, Gusto makes it easy to hire, pay, and manage your team from coast to coast.* Taxes are automated, HR is fully integrated, and complex compliance is built right in.

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Compliance made easy

Hiring across state lines can be a hassle. From minimum wage compliance to new hire state tax registration, we’re here to handle the tough stuff.

Multi-state payroll taxes

We don’t just calculate your taxes, we file them with the right government agencies every time you run payroll—in every state you need, at no extra cost.

All-in-one solution

With integrated benefits, time tracking advanced hiring, reporting, and performance management tools, it’s easy to take care of your growing team.

“Easy and straightforward to set up and use, especially with employees in multiple States. Gusto partners also help in the various other aspects of business.”
David Shoup
Senior Executive, Ferreter Inc.

Multi-state payroll processing

Pay your team from coast to coast in just a few clicks.

Our award-winning payroll platform puts time back in your day and money back in your pocket. Hours, taxes, expenses, benefits deductions, and PTO automatically sync to payroll, and unlimited payroll runs, next-day direct deposit,* and multiple pay rates and schedules are included at no extra cost. Payroll is out the door in minutes, and you can kick back knowing it’s accurate and on time, every time.

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Built-in compliance

Expand your team without expanding complexity.

We make it easy to hire the talent you need to grow your business no matter where they call home. With Gusto, we can easily handle new-hire state reporting while keeping you compliant with state-specific regulations on everything from meals and breaks to minimum wage. All federal, state, and local taxes are automatically calculated, filed, and paid every time you run payroll.

Integrated payroll & HR

Elevate your HR to enterprise-level.

Get access to the best of Gusto when you sign up for multi-state payroll. Our Plus plan includes fully integrated time tracking, advanced hiring and onboarding, powerful performance management tools, and robust reporting options. Gusto’s people-first HR boosts engagement and retention while making it easy to take care of the people at the heart of your business.

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FAQs

No. Gusto doesn’t charge additional fees for multi state payroll. However, multi state payroll is only available on our Plus and Premium plans, which requires an upgrade from our Simple plan. Luckily, our Plus and Premium plans also come loaded with a wealth of powerful, people-first features. Check out our full list of features here.

We sure do! We can take care of new hire reporting in all 50 states. Reporting requirements vary by state, and our partner CorpNet, charges a small, one-time fee depending on where you’re hiring. Check out this guide to get more info on new hire reporting through CorpNet.

You betcha. With Gusto, all federal, state, and local taxes are calculated, filed, and paid for your employees in all 50 states. Just keep in mind that multi state payroll processing is only available on our Plus and Premium plans. 

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