FreshBooks Payroll

Simplifies payroll, tax filing, and team payments for small businesses.

by freshbooks · Financial Close & Accounting

Executive Summary

FreshBooks Payroll is an add-on feature seamlessly integrated within the FreshBooks accounting platform, designed to streamline employee and contractor payments for U.S. businesses. Powered by Gusto, a highly-rated HR software, it offers robust payroll processing capabilities directly within the user's existing FreshBooks account, eliminating the need for separate tools. Key functionalities include unlimited payroll runs, automatic calculation and filing of payroll taxes in all states, and basic reporting. This comprehensive solution allows small business owners to manage their team's compensation alongside invoicing, expense tracking, and other accounting tasks, ensuring compliance and simplifying financial management.

Use Cases

  • Paying employees and contractors accurately and on time.
  • Automating payroll tax calculations and filings for federal and state compliance.
  • Generating basic payroll reports for financial tracking and expense management.
  • Managing all payroll activities within a unified accounting system.
  • Ensuring compliance with payroll regulations without manual effort.

Technical Specifications

Deployment
SaaS
Authentication
OAuth/OIDC
API Available
Yes

Security & Compliance

Certifications: SOC 1, SOC 2, GDPR, EU-US Privacy Shield

Encryption: Encryption in transit and at rest

Pricing

Model
Add-on subscription with base fee + per-user fee
Starting Price
$40/mo plus $6/mo per user
Target Customer
SMB
Contract Type
Monthly, Yearly

About freshbooks

FreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting software designed primarily for small business owners, freelancers, and self-employed professionals. It provides easy-to-use tools for invoicing, expense management, time tracking, and online payments, simplifying financial reporting and bookkeeping. The platform aims to help service-based businesses manage finances more efficiently and save time.

Founded: 2003 · Headquarters: Toronto, Canada · Employees: 501-1000 · Private