From automating tax filings to helping you attract top talent, QuickBooks Workforce handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on running your business.
Automatically files Federal and State payroll taxes including year-end forms. Certain tiers also handle local payroll tax obligations — no manual filing needed.
→ Local payroll tax setup ▶ Overview: automated tax payments & filingsBacked by the Intuit Guarantee — 100% accurate tax calculations, with tax penalty protection up to $25,000 on Workforce Elite. Payroll tax rules shift constantly across federal, state, and local jurisdictions; QuickBooks Workforce keeps your calculations current automatically, so a rate change or new requirement never catches you off guard.
→ See what's covered by tax penalty protectionAttract and retain top talent by offering health benefits (medical, dental & vision) and 401(k) retirement plans directly through QuickBooks Workforce — no separate benefits platform needed.
→ Explore health benefits → Explore 401(k) via VestwellLabor is often your biggest cost. QB Time is included with Workforce Premium & Elite — track employee hours accurately and sync directly with payroll runs.
→ QB Time resourcesPost job listings, track applicants, send offer letters, and automate onboarding paperwork — the entire hiring workflow lives in the same platform as payroll, on Workforce Premium & Elite.
→ See HCM features ▶ How to recruit, hire & onboard in 2026Stay current with labor law changes and build a custom employee handbook to document company policies, procedures, and culture. Get expert HR guidance on compliance and best practices through the HR Support Center (Premium), or connect with a personal HR Advisor (Elite) — both powered by Mineral.
→ Learn about HR services| Feature | Workforce Payroll | Workforce Premium ⭐ | Workforce Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast unlimited payroll runs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calculate paychecks & taxes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payroll reports | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| State new-hire reporting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Health benefits | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workers' comp administration | $5 admin fee/mo | Admin fee included | Admin fee included |
| Background checks (Checkr) | Add-on fee applies | Add-on fee applies | Add-on fee applies |
| Mobile time tracking | — | Track time & location | Track project hours & labor expenses |
| Payroll setup & onboarding | Self-serve | Expert review | Expert setup |
| HR support | — | HR Support Center | HR Advisor |
| Recruiting & applicant tracking New | — | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Automated onboarding New | — | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| HR workflows New | — | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Document storage & sharing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| E-signatures New | — | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Performance management New | — | — | ✓ Included |
| Benefits Administration add-on New | — | $5/employee/mo · 20+ employees | $5/employee/mo · 20+ employees |
| Advanced employee data management New | — | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Filing guarantee | Intuit Guarantee | Intuit Guarantee | Intuit Guarantee + tax penalty protection |
* Tier features subject to change. Verify current plan details at quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll. See also What's New: HCM Features.