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QBO Payroll tier comparison
Feature Core Premium โญ Elite
Fast unlimited payroll runsโœ“โœ“โœ“
Calculate paychecks & taxesโœ“โœ“โœ“
Payroll reportsโœ“โœ“โœ“
State new-hire reportingโœ“โœ“โœ“
Health benefitsโœ“โœ“โœ“
Workers' comp administration$5 admin fee/moAdmin fee includedAdmin fee included
Mobile time trackingโ€”Track time & locationTrack project hours & labor expenses
Payroll setup & onboardingSelf-serveExpert reviewExpert setup
HR supportโ€”HR Support CenterHR Advisor
Filing guaranteeIntuit GuaranteeIntuit GuaranteeIntuit Guarantee + tax penalty protection

* Features subject to change. Verify at quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll. For a full breakdown see How QBO Payroll helps.

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Getting started
Step-by-step QBO Payroll setup guide
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How to run & process payroll taxes
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Compliance & tax
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Compliance blog โ€” new taxes & rate changes
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Setting up local payroll taxes
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Benefits & HR
Health benefits through QBO Payroll
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State-mandated retirement savings plans
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State paid family & medical leave โ€” 2026 landscape
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State-sponsored retirement plans explained
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Workers' compensation
Workers' comp is required in most states โ€” and QBO Payroll integrates with NEXT Insurance to offer a Pay As You Go option. Premiums are calculated automatically each payroll run based on actual wages, eliminating the year-end lump sum and simplifying your annual audit. The $5/mo administration fee applies to Core subscribers; the fee is waived for Premium and Elite. Note: integrated Pay As You Go is not available in OH, ND, WA, or WY โ€” employers in those states must purchase coverage directly from the state fund.
Workers' comp in QBO Payroll โ€” overview & quote
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Understand workers' compensation insurance
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Workers' comp laws by state โ€” what's required
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Pay As You Go workers' comp โ€” ProAdvisor overview
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