SurePayroll

What SurePayroll is

SurePayroll provides online payroll services for small businesses, solopreneurs, and households. Its Full Service plan calculates, files, and deposits federal and state payroll taxes automatically; the No Tax Filing plan leaves customers responsible for filing and depositing those taxes. The service supports W-2 employees, 1099 contractors, and salaried and hourly workers, with unlimited payroll runs, including off-cycle runs. It includes free 2-day direct deposit and online reports and paystubs available 24/7. SurePayroll prepares and files W-2 and 1099-NEC forms for an annual base fee of $50 plus $5 per form. Accounting software integration is a paid option at $4.99/month, while timeclock options start at $5/month plus $3 per employee. Employers can submit and approve payroll through mobile apps, and employees can access pay stubs and W-2 information on iOS and Android. The company says Social Security and account numbers are encrypted, its data center is monitored 24/7, and its security measures are independently audited annually. Live help is available Monday through Friday; walkthroughs, videos, and help articles are available 24/7. Plans start at $20/mo. SurePayroll has no free plan or free trial and identifies itself as a Paychex company.

Who it suits

SurePayroll suits small businesses and solopreneurs handling payroll for W-2 employees, 1099 contractors, or hourly and salaried workers. Its household plan also serves employers running household payroll, while mobile apps give employers and employees access to payroll information.

Limits

The No Tax Filing plan does not file or deposit payroll taxes; the customer handles both. Nanny & Household Payroll starts at $39/month and includes one employee.

Getting started

1. Visit the SurePayroll website.
2. Choose a plan: No Tax Filing, Full Service, or Nanny & Household Payroll.
3. Select monthly billing for a small-business plan, or start with the household plan, which includes one employee.
4. Use the web service or download the employer or employee app for iOS or Android.
5. Add paid accounting or timeclock integration options if needed.

Verdict

Choose SurePayroll if you want online payroll with unlimited runs and, on Full Service, automatic federal and state tax filing and deposits. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or trial, or choose carefully if you do not want responsibility for tax filing under the No Tax Filing plan.