For small business owners, managing payroll can be a time-consuming and complex task. Keeping track of employee hours, calculating deductions, and ensuring accurate tax filings can become a burden, pulling your focus away from core business operations. Fortunately, QuickBooks enterprise support : Assisted Payroll.

What is Assisted Payroll?

Assisted Payroll is a service offered within QuickBooks that combines the ease of self-managed payroll with the accuracy and expertise of professional tax filing. You, the business owner, enter employee hours and pay rates directly into QuickBooks, while Intuit handles the rest. This includes:

  • Calculating payroll taxes: Assisted Payroll automatically calculates and deducts federal, state, and local taxes, eliminating the need for manual calculations.
  • Filing tax forms: Intuit will file all required tax forms on your behalf, ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties.
  • Direct deposits: You can easily pay your employees through direct deposit, ensuring they receive their wages on time and securely.
  • W-2 generation: Intuit will generate and distribute employee W-2 forms at the end of the year.

Benefits of Assisted Payroll:

  • Save time: By outsourcing tax calculations and filings, you can free up valuable time to focus on running your business.
  • Reduce errors: Intuit's payroll specialists ensure accuracy in tax calculations and filings, minimizing the risk of penalties and fines.
  • Stay compliant: Assisted Payroll automatically updates to reflect changes in tax laws and regulations, ensuring you remain compliant.
  • Simplify payroll processing: The entire payroll process is streamlined within QuickBooks, making it easy to manage your payroll from one central location.
  • Peace of mind: Knowing that your payroll taxes are being handled by experts can give you peace of mind and allow you to focus on other aspects of your business.

Who should use Assisted Payroll?

Assisted Payroll is ideal for small businesses that:

  • Have a growing number of employees
  • Want to outsource complex tax calculations and filings
  • Value accuracy and compliance
  • Seek a streamlined and efficient payroll process
  • Need peace of mind knowing their payroll is handled by experts

How to get started with Assisted Payroll:

To activate Assisted Payroll in QuickBooks, simply follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Employees menu and select Payroll Services.
  2. Choose Assisted Payroll.
  3. Enter your company information and select your desired payroll frequency.
  4. Add your employees and enter their pay rates and hours.
  5. Review and approve your payroll.
  6. Intuit will handle the rest!

Additional features of Assisted Payroll:

  • Employee self-service portal: Employees can access their pay stubs, W-2s, and other information online through a secure self-service portal.
  • Integrations: Assisted Payroll seamlessly integrates with other QuickBooks features, such as Time Tracking and Expenses, for a more efficient workflow.
  • Customizable reports: Generate detailed reports on your payroll data to gain insights into your workforce and identify areas for cost savings.

Conclusion:

Assisted Payroll in QuickBooks is a powerful tool that can save small businesses time, money, and stress. By outsourcing complex tax calculations and filings, you can focus on what matters most – running your business. With its ease of use, accuracy, and compliance, Assisted Payroll is a valuable asset for any growing business.