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A fresh approach to payroll

With FreshBooks Payroll, powerfully simple payroll is available within your FreshBooks account. We’ve partnered with Gusto, the #1 rated HR software for payroll, to help you save time and ensure accuracy. Plus, you’ll instantly see how much you’re spending on payroll, so you’re never in the dark.

Simplify payroll taxes and compliance

Stay up-to-date with IRS changes and guidelines to reduce manual errors and eliminate fines. Remain compliant with state and federal payroll tax laws while streamlining, automating, and calculating payroll tax deductions.

Pay your people with just a few clicks

Confidently pay yourself and your team in minutes. Get access to direct deposits, benefits recording, and automatic payroll tax filing and payments. Plus, transactions for every pay run will be automatically tracked so your reports and books stay accurate and organized.

Get a complete view of your financial health

FreshBooks consolidates billing, accounting, and payroll all in one easy-to-use platform, offering you a 360° view of your financial health.

Find solutions that suit your needs

Have more complex payroll needs, or want to manage employee benefits without sacrificing automated expense import? Connect with our team to explore our alternative solutions.

Simplify payroll taxes and compliance

Stay up-to-date with IRS changes and guidelines to reduce manual errors and eliminate fines. Remain compliant with state and federal payroll tax laws while streamlining, automating, and calculating payroll tax deductions.

Pay your people with just a few clicks

Confidently pay yourself and your team in minutes. Get access to direct deposits, benefits recording, and automatic payroll tax filing and payments. Plus, transactions for every pay run will be automatically tracked so your reports and books stay accurate and organized.

Get a complete view of your financial health

FreshBooks consolidates billing, accounting, and payroll all in one easy-to-use platform, offering you a 360° view of your financial health.

Find solutions that suit your needs

Have more complex payroll needs, or want to manage employee benefits without sacrificing automated expense import? Connect with our team to explore our alternative solutions.

Simplify payroll taxes and compliance

Stay up-to-date with IRS changes and guidelines to reduce manual errors and eliminate fines. Remain compliant with state and federal payroll tax laws while streamlining, automating, and calculating payroll tax deductions.

Pay your people with just a few clicks

Confidently pay yourself and your team in minutes. Get access to direct deposits, benefits recording, and automatic payroll tax filing and payments. Plus, transactions for every pay run will be automatically tracked so your reports and books stay accurate and organized.

Get a complete view of your financial health

FreshBooks consolidates billing, accounting, and payroll all in one easy-to-use platform, offering you a 360° view of your financial health.

Find solutions that suit your needs

Have more complex payroll needs, or want to manage employee benefits without sacrificing automated expense import? Connect with our team to explore our alternative solutions.

A powerful partnership

You’re in good company

Rest easy knowing your payroll is in good hands. FreshBooks partners with Gusto to offer speedy set up and pleasant pay days. All from the comfort of your FreshBooks account.

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Keep your books in sync

Transactions for every pay run will be automatically created so your reports and books stay accurate and organized.

See pay run info

Get an at-a-glance summary of your previous payroll runs with hours and earnings for your team.

File payroll taxes automatically

With FreshBooks Payroll, your payroll taxes are automatically filed.

Frequently asked questions

FreshBooks Payroll software is a streamlined and effective payroll software system that’s powered by Gusto, an industry leader in HR software. With FreshBooks Payroll powered by Gusto, you can process payroll, record benefits, view payroll reports, and download forms for state and federal taxes. Plus, transactions for every pay run will be automatically created, so your FreshBooks accounting software reports and books stay accurate and organized.

FreshBooks Payroll software has automatic tax filing and assists with tax compliance. You’ll save yourself time, money, and likely, a few headaches too. All for a low monthly cost with no hidden fees.

Find more details on setting up and running payroll in our Help Center.

FreshBooks Payroll proudly offers industry-standard processing times. 

Get more information on cut-off and processing times.

How you pay yourself is an important consideration when running a small business. Most owners choose to pay themselves through one of two ways: salary or owner’s draw. Owners who pay themselves a salary can quickly and easily set themselves up in FreshBooks to receive regular direct deposits. More information can be found here.

If you prefer to pay yourself via owner's draw, FreshBooks Payroll does not currently support that functionality.


FreshBooks Payroll software enables you to run payroll easily. It generates payroll tax filings and payments, W-2s, and direct deposits on your behalf. Your transactions for every pay run will be automatically created, so your reports and books stay accurate and organized.

FreshBooks Payroll is an add-on for paying FreshBooks subscribers. It is not currently available to FreshBooks customers on a free trial. In addition to the cost of your FreshBooks subscription, FreshBooks Payroll costs $40/month plus $6/month for each employee. The subscription includes unlimited payrolls, free direct deposit, and automatic federal and state payroll tax filing.

FreshBooks Payroll software is deeply integrated with FreshBooks accounting software for seamless data entry and accurate records. 

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