Payroll4Free handles payroll for employees and 1099 contractors, including tax calculations, payment options, time tracking, and employee access. It calculates federal, state, and local taxes and provides filled-out tax forms; an optional Payroll Tax Service can deposit and file payroll taxes for the customer. Payments can be made by paper check, direct deposit, or both, with a separate optional service for transfers through Payroll4Free’s bank. The system tracks vacation, sick, and PTO hours using configurable accrual rules. Employees can view pay details, reprint paystubs and W-2s, check accrued vacation, and update personal information. Reports cover earnings, taxes, benefits, accrued time, and payroll journals. Basic services are free for customers paying no more than nine people once monthly; the free service is advertising-supported. The company says it uses 2048-bit SSL encryption and encrypted storage in Amazon Cloud. Platforms listed include web, Windows, and extension; installing the downloadable application requires Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime.
Who it is for
Payroll4Free may suit small employers paying nine or fewer people monthly who need payroll calculations, employee self-service, and time tracking. It also supports contractor payments and year-end 1099 forms.
What is good
- Calculates federal, state, and local taxes.
- Supports employee and 1099 contractor payments.
- Employees can access pay details and reprint tax documents.
- Tracks vacation, sick, and PTO accruals.
- Free basic service includes integrations and HR functions.
What to know first
- Free basic service is limited to nine people paid monthly.
- The free service is advertising-supported.
- The downloadable app requires Edge WebView2 Runtime during installation.
Verdict
Payroll4Free covers payroll, time tracking, employee access, and reporting, with basic service free for a narrowly defined group of employers. Tax filing and direct deposit through the company are optional services.
Payroll4Free plans and pricing
All plansCompared on nonprofit payroll software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $15/mo
- Tax filing included
- Yes
- Multi-state payroll
- Yes
- Contractor payments
- Yes
- Employee limit
- 9 employees
- Time tracking
- Yes
