1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll) 4. [MasterTax Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/mastertax/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_30b1408b9715f259437d44a675d3d23c/mastertax.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/mastertax/reviews) [ MasterTax ](/products/mastertax/reviews) (2)3.8/5 MasterTax helps to simplify and automate complex, multi jurisdictional payroll tax compliance. Built for mid-market and enterprise employers, PEOs, and payroll service providers, MasterTax streamlines post payroll tax activities—including payment scheduling, remittance, filing, reporting, and year end forms—across federal, state, and local agencies. Replace manual processes with automated workflows with MasterTax software to reduce compliance risk, improve visibility, and help teams avoid costly penalties and interest. MasterTax software integrates with most payroll systems and provides the confidence payroll and tax professionals need to stay ahead of constantly evolving regulations. Key Features Payroll Tax Automation & Filing • Automated scheduling of payroll tax payments and filings • ACH, EFT, and NACHA formatted payment file creation • Support for zero payments, coupons, amended returns, and refunds • Federal, state, and local jurisdictions • Electronic filing instructions aligned with agency requirements Reporting, Forms & Year End Processing • Employer W 2 reporting • Employee W 2 print and electronic distribution services • Agency W 2 and 1099 reporting • Multiple worksite reporting • Employer remittance and recap statements for audits Compliance Monitoring & Risk Management • Built in refund tracking • Agency Notice Manager workspace • Wage attachment and new hire reporting support • Bank reconciliation and cash care tools • Dashboards, alerts, and proactive error detection to reduce missed deadlines • Information Returns with 1099s forms and more Integration & Connectivity • Integrates with most payroll systems and ERPs • Interfaces with general ledger and accounts payable systems • APIs for data extract, file import, and file retrieval • Secure, recurring data imports with minimal IT effort \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Use Cases MasterTax easily supports organizations who: • Manage payroll tax compliance across multiple states and local jurisdictions, and/or for clients with complex tax requirements • Need to reduce manual effort and compliance risk associated with payroll tax filings • Gain centralized visibility into payroll tax payments, filings, amendments, and notices • Support year end W 2 and 1099 reporting • Automate and integrate payroll tax processes with existing payroll, finance, and accounting systems \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Product Details • Target Customers: Mid market and enterprise employers, PEOs, payroll service providers, and organizations with 250+ employees managing complex payroll tax requirements • Primary Users: Payroll professionals, tax specialists, finance teams, controllers, and CFOs • Deployment: Cloud based (SaaS), API enabled • Pricing Model: Single, transparent pricing model. New additional module available: Information Returns • Key Differentiator: MasterTax focuses specifically on post payroll tax remittance, filing, reporting, and compliance—delivering depth, automation, and confidence for organizations operating across multiple tax jurisdictions, or serving clients with multiple tax jurisdictions Show More * * * ### 0.0 Nps Score Already have MasterTax? ### All MasterTax Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulCommon QuestionsNewest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsCommon QuestionsDiscussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Common Questions Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Common Questions Discussions without Comments ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • about 4 years ago More Options - [ # What is Master Tax? ](/discussions/mastertax-what-is-master-tax) What is Master Tax? 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