QUICKBOOKS PAYROLL CORE

QuickBooks Payroll Core: simple payroll for small teams

Pay your team and get payroll taxes done for you with the #1 payroll provider.¹

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Run payroll in less than 5 minutes2

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Worry-free taxes

We’ll calculate, file, and pay your payroll taxes for you so you’re never caught off guard.**

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Auto Payroll

Set payroll to run automatically. You can review payroll before paychecks are sent.**

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1099 E-File & Pay

Create and e-file 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms. Copies will be automatically sent to contractors.

See how it works
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Expert product support

Chat with a payroll expert for help, troubleshooting assistance, tips, and resources.**

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Next-day direct deposit

Hold onto cash longer, keep your team happy, and run payroll on your schedule.**

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Employee portal

Give your team access to their pay stubs, W-2s, and other important tax info anytime.**

How it works

Take a closer look at what comes with all our payroll plans so can simplify payday, retain top talent, and manage your team.

Choose a plan that’s right for you

Get payroll or bundle with accounting to help you manage your team and your business.

QuickBooks Payroll Core
Pay your team and get payroll taxes done for you. Time not included.
$45
$2250/mo
Save 50% for 3 months*
+$6/employee/mo


Take care of payday
Full-service payroll
We’ll calculate, file, and pay your payroll taxes for you and more.
Includes automated taxes & forms
Auto Payroll
Run Auto Payroll for salaried employees on direct deposit. Review, approve, or edit payroll before payday.**
1099 E-File & Pay
Create and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms.
Expert product support
Get step-by-step help, troubleshooting assistance, tips, and resources via phone or chat.**
Next-day direct deposit
Offer fast direct deposit for your team.
Take care of your team
Employee portal
Your team can access their pay stubs and W-2s and enter their personal, direct deposit, and tax info online or in app.**
Health benefits for your team
Offer affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance packages by Allstate Health Solutions.**
401(k) plans
Access affordable retirement plans by Guideline that sync with QuickBooks Payroll.**
Workers’ comp administration
Save money and get coverage for on-the-job injuries with a policy by AP Intego.**
Payroll Core + Simple Start
Pay your team and cover basic accounting, like sending invoices.
$75
$3750/mo
Save 50% for 3 months*
+$6/employee/mo


Take care of payday
Full-service payroll
We’ll calculate, file, and pay your payroll taxes for you and more.
Includes automated taxes & forms
Auto Payroll
Run Auto Payroll for salaried employees on direct deposit. Review, approve, or edit payroll before payday.**
1099 E-File & Pay
Create and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms.
Expert product support
Get step-by-step help, troubleshooting assistance, tips, and resources via phone or chat.**
Next-day direct deposit
Offer fast direct deposit for your team.
Take care of your team
Employee portal
Your team can access their pay stubs and W-2s and enter their personal, direct deposit, and tax info online or in app.**
Health benefits for your team
Offer affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance packages by Allstate Health Solutions.**
401(k) plans
Access affordable retirement plans by Guideline that sync with QuickBooks Payroll.**
Workers’ comp administration
Save money and get coverage for on-the-job injuries with a policy by AP Intego.**
Take care of your books
Income and expenses
Securely import transactions and organize your finances automatically.
Invoice and payments
Accept credit cards and bank transfers in the invoice with QuickBooks Payments, get status updates and reminders.**
Tax deductions
Share your books with your accountant or export important documents.**
General reports
Run and export reports including profit & loss, expenses, and balance sheets.*
Receipt capture
Snap photos of your receipts and categorize them on the go.**
Mileage tracking
Automatically track miles, categorize trips, and get sharable reports.**
Cash flow
Get paid online or in person, deposited instantly, if eligible. Forecast cash flow and more—all in one place.**
Sales and sales tax
Accept credit cards anywhere, connect to e-commerce tools, and calculate taxes automatically.**
Estimates
Customize estimates, accept mobile signatures, see estimate status, and convert estimates into invoices.**
Contractors
Assign vendor payments to 1099 categories, see payment history, prepare and file 1099s from QuickBooks.**
Connect 1 sales channel
Connect 1 online sales channel and automatically sync with QuickBooks.
Free guided setup
A QuickBooks expert can help you set up your chart of accounts, connect your banks, and show you best practices.
Payroll Core +
Plus
Pay your team, access benefits, and easily track projects or products.
$125
$6250/mo
Save 50% for 3 months*
+$6/employee/mo


Take care of payday
Full-service payroll
We’ll calculate, file, and pay your payroll taxes for you and more.
Includes automated taxes & forms
Auto Payroll
Run Auto Payroll for salaried employees on direct deposit. Review, approve, or edit payroll before payday.**
1099 E-File & Pay
Create and e-file unlimited 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms.
Expert product support
Get step-by-step help, troubleshooting assistance, tips, and resources via phone or chat.**
Next-day direct deposit
Offer fast direct deposit for your team.
Take care of your team
Employee portal
Your team can access their pay stubs and W-2s and enter their personal, direct deposit, and tax info online or in app.**
Health benefits for your team
Offer affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance packages by Allstate Health Solutions.**
401(k) plans
Access affordable retirement plans by Guideline that sync with QuickBooks Payroll.**
Workers’ comp administration
Save money and get coverage for on-the-job injuries with a policy by AP Intego.**
Take care of your books
Income and expenses
Securely import transactions and organize your finances automatically.
Invoice and payments
Accept credit cards and bank transfers in the invoice with QuickBooks Payments, get status updates and reminders.**
Tax deductions
Share your books with your accountant or export important documents.**
General reports
Run and export reports including profit & loss, expenses, and balance sheets.*
Receipt capture
Snap photos of your receipts and categorize them on the go.**
Mileage tracking
Automatically track miles, categorize trips, and get sharable reports.**
Cash flow
Get paid online or in person, deposited instantly, if eligible. Forecast cash flow and more—all in one place.**
Sales and sales tax
Accept credit cards anywhere, connect to e-commerce tools, and calculate taxes automatically.**
Estimates
Customize estimates, accept mobile signatures, see estimate status, and convert estimates into invoices.**
Contractors
Assign vendor payments to 1099 categories, see payment history, prepare and file 1099s from QuickBooks.**
Connect all sales channels
Connect any available online sales channels and automatically sync with QuickBooks.
Free guided setup
A QuickBooks expert can help you set up your chart of accounts, connect your banks, and show you best practices.
Includes 5 users
Invite your accountant to access your books, control user-access levels, and share reports without sharing a log-in.**
Bill management
Organize bills in one place, schedule payments, pay online for free, and choose how vendors get paid.**
Enter time
Enter employee time by client/project and automatically add it to invoices.
Inventory
Track products, cost of goods, see what’s popular, create purchase orders, and manage vendors.
Project profitability
Track all your projects in one place, track labor costs, payroll and expenses.

Frequently asked questions

How can we help?
Talk to sales 1-877-202-0537

Monday - Friday, 5 AM to 6 PM PT

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