TAKE THE HASSLE OUT OF YEAR-END

Simplify W-2 filings and payroll all year 

OnPay’s payroll software helps you avoid year-end surprises. File W-2s, manage payroll, and integrate with top tax software to keep your team organized and compliant.

PAYROLL + HR

Make taxes and team management easy

OnPay’s payroll and HR software automates federal, state, and local tax filings to keep W-2 season from becoming a scramble. Manage your entire team with employee self-service, automated onboarding, and personnel tasks. Pay both W-2 employees and 1099 contractors in an easy-to-use platform.

POWERFUL INTEGRATIONS

Streamline tax season for your employees

TurboTax integrates with OnPay to make filing easier and more accurate. Workers with access to an OnPay employee account can opt to automatically import their W-2 information into TurboTax, leaving all of the manual data entry (and errors) behind. OnPay also integrates with top accounting, recruitment, and time-tracking software.

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CLIENT REVIEWS

OnPay makes payroll a no-brainer for small businesses. They offer a lot of HR services, they do the tax filings, make adding employees and benefits simple, and have created a no-stress environment in doing payroll each week.”

— Butler Landscapes

FLEXIBLE SOFTWARE

Everything you need to manage your back office

OnPay brings payroll, HR, and W-2 filings together in one intuitive platform. Everything works in sync, so you can manage, pay, and hire your team without needing to switch between systems. And to make getting started easy, we’ll handle setup and data migration for free.

 

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PRICING

Simple pricing. No more W-2 headaches.

Run payroll seamlessly with expert support and no surprise costs. OnPay starts at just $49/month + $6 per worker:

  • Automated tax filings for all 50 states
  • W-2s, 1099s, and year-end filings included
  • Detailed, customizable payroll reports
  • Pay workers in as many states as you need
  • Expert support by phone, chat, and email
  • No implementation or integration fees

 

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LET’S DO THIS

Try top-rated payroll software for W-2 filings

Try OnPay out for yourself to see how easy payroll and HR can be. To get started, just share a few basic details about your business. Our team of pros will set everything up and import your employees’ information for you.

FAQs about payroll software for W-2 filings

  • Which software is mostly used for payroll?

    Several top-rated payroll systems are commonly used by businesses today. For small businesses, OnPay stands out as a popular choice because it combines full-service payroll, automated tax filings, and W-2 and 1099 reporting on a single platform. OnPay helps business owners save time by automatically handling federal, state, and local taxes while making it easy to manage employees, contractors, and HR tasks.

  • What is the typical cost of payroll software for W-2 filings?

    Pricing varies by provider but OnPay starts at just $49 plus $6 per worker for payroll and hiring essentials. You’ll know exactly what your business will pay, because OnPay’s pricing is transparent and upfront. There are never hidden or surprise fees. You also get your first month free, plus free onboarding support and account migration.

  • Does OnPay payroll do W-2 filings?

    Yes! At no extra cost. It’s easy to get started with one month free!

  • Which is the best free payroll software?

    Great question! Truly free payroll software options are limited, and many small businesses find a more reliable solution in an affordable, full-service platform that handles payroll, W-2 and 1099 filings, and tax automation—all in one easy-to-use system. OnPay is a top choice, offering small business owners accuracy, compliance, and a hassle-free experience.

  • Can payroll software handle taxes?

    Yes, payroll software can handle taxes, including calculating withholdings, filing federal, state, and local tax forms, and preparing W-2s and 1099s. OnPay, for example, automates all of these tasks, ensuring your payroll stays accurate and compliant while saving you time. It’s designed to make tax management easy for small businesses, so you can focus on running your business instead of worrying about deadlines and forms.

  • How long does it take to set up an account and start running payroll?

    You can get set up super fast – we’ll just need some basic details so our team can help you with your setup. And our in-house payroll experts will do all the heavy lifting — setting up your dashboard. We’ll even enter any prior wages to make it easy to switch. And can have you up and running in a matter of days.