Cut the clutter with paperless payroll

Still printing out paper checks? It’s time to streamline your payroll process with Gusto’s paperless payroll solution. With faster deposits, fewer errors, happier employees, and less busywork—what’s not to love?

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Boost accuracy and efficiency

Taxes are taken care of, and timesheets, benefits, and deductions seamlessly sync to payroll in just a few clicks.

Empower your employees

Fast direct deposit, paperless pay options, and robust employee self-service keeps your team humming with more power in their pockets.

Streamline more than just payroll

Reduce paperwork across the board—from time and attendance to hiring, onboarding, and benefits administration.

“On average, businesses spend 45% less time running payroll through Gusto than they did with their previous provider.”

Source: Survey of 538 Gusto Customers, September 2024

Paperless employee payroll

Save time and money—while saving the planet.

What feels better than saving time and money? Saving some trees while you’re at it. Gusto’s cloud-based paperless payroll system simplifies and streamlines payroll processes from start to finish while taking ink and paper out of the equation. Taxes are automatically filed and paid every time you run payroll, timesheets, benefits, and deductions are seamlessly synced, and you can rest easy knowing it’s accurate and on time, every time.

Employee self-service

Discover happier paydays and empowered employees.

Gusto’s user-friendly platform makes it easy to keep your team engaged and on track while cutting back on busywork. Team members can easily clock in and out, review timesheets, and manage benefits and PTO from anywhere. Fast direct deposit and prepaid card options make payday a breeze, plus digital paystubs, no-cost benefits, and free financial planning tools help them get the most out of every paycheck.

Fully integrated

Time tracking, benefits, and compliance—without the paper trail.

Payroll isn’t the only thing going paperless. Our cloud-based platform seamlessly integrates time tracking, benefits, HR, and compliance into one intuitive, streamlined solution. Hiring and onboarding come loaded with all of our plans, secure digital document storage helps you stay compliant with reporting requirements, and our suite of performance management tools means even small businesses can elevate HR to enterprise level.

What is paperless payroll software?

Paperless payroll software is a digital system that allows you to manage and process payroll without the need for physical checks or paperwork. Instead of handing out paper checks, everything is handled online. This means employees can access their pay stubs, hours worked, and even tax information from their devices anytime, anywhere. It's faster, more secure, and more eco-friendly.

Can my employees receive paperless payroll?

Absolutely! With paperless payroll, your employees can receive their paychecks digitally through direct deposit or via prepaid debit cards. Plus, they can easily access a paperless employee pay stub, tax forms, and more through our employee self-service portal, which means no more paper clutter. It’s convenient, fast, and saves everyone a lot of time.

How do paperless payroll systems work?

A paperless payroll system works by automating the entire payroll process. Once employees clock in and out, the system calculates their hours, deductions, and taxes, then issues payments electronically. Employees get notified when their pay is ready, and they can log into the system to view their earnings, deductions, and other payroll details.

Can employees still opt in to paper checks?

You betcha. With Gusto, any filing cabinet aficionados can continue to receive paper checks each period. In some states, employees must sign a written consent to go paperless, so any employees who choose not to sign, will continue to receive paper checks. Learn more about printing paper checks with Gusto.