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HMRC Basic PAYE Tools gives smaller employers a free way to calculate employee tax and National Insurance, submit Full Payment Submissions and Employer Payment Summaries, and prepare payslips. It supports up to nine employee records and calculators for statutory payments, and runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Employers can also use it alongside commercial payroll software for certain checks and submissions.
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PaymentEvolution
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Canadian payroll with direct deposit and employee self-service — PaymentEvolution adds Canadian payroll tax calculations, direct deposits, benefits management, and employee self-service beyond HMRC Basic PAYE Tools.
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TaxZerone
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1IRS form filing with team review and bulk uploads — TaxZerone focuses on supported IRS e-file forms, validation, bulk uploads, and team permissions rather than HMRC payroll calculations and submissions.
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Yearli
Free plan APIWebWindowsBusinesses filing W-2, 1099, and 1095 forms — Yearli prepares and submits federal, applicable state, and recipient copies of W-2, 1099, and 1095 forms, unlike HMRC payroll software.
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efile4Biz
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Tax professionals and businesses filing information returns — efile4Biz provides filing and recipient delivery for US IRS or SSA forms, including corrections and multiple import options, rather than UK payroll.
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e@syFile Employer
Free plan WindowsSouth African employers managing SARS declarations — e@syFile Employer handles SARS EMP201 and EMP501 declarations, employer accounts, third-party appointments, and employee income tax registration.
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TaxBandits
by TaxBanditsFree plan AndroidAPIExtension+2Businesses and service providers e-filing payroll forms — TaxBandits offers e-filing for US payroll and employment forms, including 1099, W-2, 94x, and ACA 1095, rather than HMRC payroll processing.
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RUN Powered by ADP
by ADPFree trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1Small businesses seeking payroll and HR plans — RUN Powered by ADP offers payroll plans with tax filing, direct deposit, employee access, and optional HR, benefits, time, and attendance features.
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eFile Express
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ExpressEfile
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KLARA
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Aggregate941Filing
Paid AndroidAPIExtension+26.0 Visit site - 13
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12efile RTI E-Filing
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ModernEFile Mate
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Wagepoint
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CFS 941/940
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Hartigan RTI Pro
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NoticeNinja
Paid APIWeb - 24
Sovos Withholding Compliance
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Its limits matter when choosing a replacement: it does not handle pension auto-enrolment or pension contributions, and it is not designed for agents or bookkeepers. Employers must register with HMRC and have a PAYE Online login, and they are responsible for payroll data backups. Alternatives here include services for Canadian payroll, US tax forms, and South African employer declarations, so check that a product's forms, tax authority, and workflow fit your needs before switching. Weigh the cost and platform against whether you need payroll processing, filing and recipient delivery, employee self-service, or support for multiple clients.
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