Easily pay contractors, wherever they work.
Outsourcing projects? Gusto simplifies the process of onboarding, paying, and managing contractors with everything in one place.
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Huckleberry Roasters,
Gusto customer
Let us do the juggling.
Paying both contractors and employees can be overwhelming. Luckily, Gusto’s all-in-one platform keeps track of all payments and lets you manage both from one place.
Low, transparent pricing.
Get unlimited payments, tax filing, and more for a per-person fee or opt into the Contractor Only plan. Either way, you only pay for the months your contractors are paid.
Level up with Gusto.
Gusto is designed for the business you are now and the business you’re sure to become. As you expand, you can add employees, upgrade your benefits, and more.
Gusto saves me time with fewer errors.
Gusto is one of the most helpful tools we use. It takes the time-consuming and confusing aspects of running a business and makes them fast and easy to understand.
1. Source 2020 TechValidate survey of 283 Gusto customers
2. Source: 2020 TechValidate survey of 309 Gusto customers
Automated payroll and taxes
Outsource your projects with ease.
Gusto lets contractors self-onboard online so they can get to work quickly. And they’ll appreciate getting our automatic payday emails and 1099-NEC forms where required. Meanwhile, you can rest easy knowing that your tax forms are automated, as well as all the calculations involved. So you don’t have to worry about forgotten signatures, missing forms, or a misplaced zero.
Transparent pricing
Get what you pay for, and more.
Every Gusto plan includes contractor payments for the same per-person fee as your employees. You get perks like unlimited payments, direct deposit, tax filing, and pay stubs with no extra fees to set up or file 1099s. We even have a Contractor Only plan for businesses without W-2 employees. Plus we don’t charge you contractors in months you don't pay them.
Flexible growth
Scale your business without the growing pains.
Success is all about adapting to change. As you succeed and your team expands, Gusto adjusts to your needs. You can onboard and pay more contractors and full-time employees, and add benefits like health insurance. Oh, and those additional paychecks, tax forms, and new hire reports are all automated, so it can be a smooth ride to the top.
Dedicated support
We’re here to help.
Gusto’s support team is dedicated to helping your business succeed. They’re reachable by phone, chat, or email to resolve issues and get you back on track. Plus, Gusto provides online resources like our Help Center, Talk Shop Blog, and How-To Guides.
FAQs
There are several ways to pay a 1099 contractor, including by check, ACH transfer, wire transfer, credit card, and an online payment system such as Paypal or Venmo. Each of these methods has its pros and cons when it comes to related fees and account security, but they’re all tried and true. Without using software like Gusto, however, there may be many more steps.
Gusto helps reduce administrative costs by automating tasks that could otherwise sap your time and resources. Our all-in-one platform keeps forms and documents organized in one place, so no matter how complicated the math or how many contractors you hire, you can stay on top of things. Read more about the advantages of running contractor payments through Gusto.
Gusto’s streamlined software, upfront pricing model, and great customer support makes it a leader in cloud-based payroll services. We’re so confident in our system that we’ve laid out the differences between us and some other providers so that you can decide for yourself. Check it out.
Gusto’s modern software is designed for security. Gusto leverages industry-standard encryption to secure all of your data, whether you run payroll on your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Plus, we proactively monitor your account to help prevent fraudulent transactions.
The primary difference between a 1099 and W-2 is that self-employed independent contractors are paid in full for their services and are responsible for filing their own taxes, while employees have their taxes withheld from their paycheck. The payer reports payments to contractors on IRS Form 1099, and to employees on a W-2. Learn more about the difference from our experts.