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Pricing

Pricing provided by Payroll for QuickBooks Desktop.

Annual billing

$500.00
Per Year

Monthly billing

$50.00
Per Month

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Bree P.
Office manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Super Easy All-in-One Accounting for AP, AR, Banking, and Payroll"
5/5
What do you like best about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

Super easy to use; everything is in one place - AP, AR, Banking, AND Payroll? Yes, please! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

Getting support is difficult. It's typically easier to ask AI or go down a rabbit hole on Google to find help than it is to get someone on the phone to assist. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Joy D.
JD
Joy D.
Tax Preparer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"No Longer For Me"
2/5
What do you like best about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

The best thing about QuickBooks desktop payroll is that it integrates with Quickbooks desktop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

the price, the additional steps you have to take to insure everything is filed on time and lots of steps you have to complete yourself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Manufacturing
UM
Verified User in Manufacturing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy Payroll, But Too Pricey for Small Businesses"
2.5/5
What do you like best about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

Quickbooks Desktop Payroll has been easy to use and has all the information quickly accessible. All taxes are figured for you and I like that I can preview all the deductions before printing checks. If a copy of the paystub is needed, it is easy to do. Sometimes I have had to make paychecks out a day early and it is great that I can. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

The price is the hardest part. It is too pricey for really small businesses. I dislike having to pay an annual fee and then a per person fee. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Melanie M.
MM
Melanie M.
Administrative Director
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best integrated payroll"
5/5
What do you like best about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

The convenience of handling information myself and not be beholden to another company's deadlines for information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

SUPER Costly. I guess I'm not 100% sure how much other services cost, but I feel like having something integrated should LOWER the cost. It seems extremely high. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Adam R.
AR
Adam R.
Payroll professional/Time and billing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Payroll in one place, just kinda clunky"
3/5
What do you like best about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

It's beyond helpful to have everything you need all in one place. QuickBooks helps to streamline the localization process by keeping employee information in one place and centralizing taxes under one program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

Some user-interface choices are interesting to say the least. The software is difficult to pick up, but when you learn it, things tend to stick throughout the process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jon B.
JB
Jon B.
Office Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Does the job well, but at a cost!"
2.5/5
What do you like best about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

The biggest help with QB Desktop Payroll is that we already use QB for other accounting needs, and it helps us by correctly calculating Liabilities (Federal/State/Local Tax, plus Social Security or other withholding). It also automatically updates these calculations should laws change for your needs. We also only use the paper check option, so I can't comment about the integrated Direct Deposit option, though it exists. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

My biggest issue with QB is that first, you have a yearly subscription to QB Desktop and a secondary subscription to use the Payroll option. A combined $1000 (plus the per-employee fees, etc.) per year can be a chunk out of the budget. The other side of the coin is you will always have a cost to payroll, and what is it worth to you to have it all in one system. My most frequent request to QB regarding Payroll would be to have an "a-la-carte" option for the many different capabilities, as many companies may not need all of the Bells and Whistles but must pay for them in the package deal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lindsay H.
LH
Lindsay H.
Office Manager
Mining & Metals
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy interface that's self explanatory"
4/5
What do you like best about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

Quickbooks payroll is perfect for a small business or small non profit organization. Its very easy to navigate and pretty self explanatory, I figured it out myself but I don't necessarily recommend that to be the best option for all people. I am just happen to learn better hands on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

Multi user option would be great for times when the main payroll employee is out of the office. You can always share login info but for security purposes and documentation, I think it's important to have multiple user option. You have to pay for each user license and I don't believe its very cost efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bandi V.
BV
Bandi V.
Payroll Specialist and Business taxes preparer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"I am easily using this and it's very user friendly"
5/5
What do you like best about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

To make corrections and we can prepare reports on our own way. Easy payroll setups in QuickBooks desktop Without payroll registration, we can process payroll Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

No dislikes in QuickBooks but some assistance and guidance need to be improved Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alissa K.
AK
Alissa K.
Bookkeeper
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Love it"
5/5
What do you like best about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

I like that it calculates the taxes for me and its easy to see when I need to pay taxes by Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

I can't make state tax payments through it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Payroll for anyone in need of a reliable and efficient payroll solution."
4.5/5
What do you like best about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

I have been using QuickBooks Desktop Payroll for the past year and have been extremely satisfied with its performance. The setup process was quick and easy, and the interface was user-friendly and intuitive. The payroll calculations have always been accurate, and the direct deposit feature has been a lifesaver.

Overall, I highly recommend QuickBooks Desktop Payroll for anyone in need of a reliable and efficient payroll solution. The only thing that I would change is the price, which can be a bit steep for some small business owners. However, considering the time and stress that it saves, I believe it is worth the investment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about QuickBooks Desktop Payroll?

One of the standout features of QuickBooks Desktop Payroll is the ability to easily generate and print pay stubs, as well as file and pay taxes electronically. This has saved me a lot of time and hassle, as I no longer have to worry about manually calculating taxes or filling out paper forms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Options

Pricing provided by Payroll for QuickBooks Desktop.

Annual billing

$500.00
Per Year

Monthly billing

$50.00
Per Month
QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Comparisons
QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Features
Payroll Entry
Time Off Accrual
Direct Deposit
Tax Calculation
Tax Filing
Automatic Tax Payment
Payroll Reporting
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