Payroll guides and free tools
Work out the cost, the fit, and the compliance load before you talk to a single provider. Four tools are live now and the rest are on the way. Nothing here asks you to sign up.
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In-House vs Outsourced Payroll Cost Calculator
Enter your headcount, admin hours, and a provider quote to see what running payroll yourself really costs, and where the break-even sits.
Open the toolPayroll Feature & Compliance Checklist Generator
Answer a few questions about your workers, states, and benefits, and get a tailored list of the features to demand from every provider.
Open the toolPEO or Payroll Service? Find Out Which Fits
Headcount, benefits, and workers' comp decide this one. Six questions and you will know which model suits you, and what you give up either way.
Take the quizSwitch Now or Wait? Timing Your Payroll Move
Contract dates and quarter ends change what a switch costs you. Answer five questions to see whether to move now or hold for a clean break.
Take the quizFull-Service or Self-Service? Find Your Match
Six questions about your team, your states, and how much you want to handle yourself, and you will know which type of service fits.
Coming soonEmployee vs Contractor Cost Estimator
Compare the full employer burden of a W-2 hire against a 1099 contractor, including FICA, FUTA, SUTA, and workers' comp.
Coming soonPaycheck Gross-Up Estimator
Enter the take-home amount you want an employee to receive and see the gross pay needed to cover federal and state withholding.
Coming soonPayroll Penalty Risk Calculator
Enter a deposit amount and how late it is to see the IRS failure-to-deposit penalty at each tier, and what a missed quarter really costs.
Coming soonTrue Cost of a Pay Run
Turn any quote into a cost per paycheck and compare it against market bands, so per-month and per-run pricing sit on the same scale.
Coming soonMulti-State Payroll Registration Checker
Select the states you employ people in and see the registrations, local tax jurisdictions, and which states get genuinely complex.
Coming soonProvider Comparison Scorecard
Add the providers you are considering, weight the factors that matter to your business, and get a side-by-side score.
Coming soonHow Much Does a Payroll Service Cost?
Base fees, per-employee pricing, and the add-ons that quietly raise the bill.
Coming soonHow to Choose a Payroll Service Provider
The seven criteria that separate a good provider from the wrong one, plus the ten questions to ask before you sign.
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