View our demo. Free setup and fixed rate pricing. Includes all payroll filings Federal and State, electronic and/or paper, payroll check writing, free direct deposit, free electronic tax payments. Handles up to 50 active employees including retirement plan deductions, expense reimbursements, etc. Independent contractor accounting and direct deposit service included.
Payroll Service Comparison Chart
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John F Howes Payroll Service |
Software (such as QuickBooks®) |
Full Service (such as ADP® / PayChex®) |
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Setup |
We do the set up for you, there’s nothing to install on your end. |
Software and tax table updates required. No help with new hire reporting, W-4s, I-9s. |
Paper-intensive manual process. |
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Email Reminders |
Timely email reminders remind you of all important deadlines. |
Online reminders exist, but they are not automated. |
No reminders available. |
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Paycheck calculations |
Instant and guaranteed accurate. |
Instant and guaranteed accurate (but requires ongoing tax table updates). |
Paycheck calculations are delayed from the time you report hours. |
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Direct Deposit |
Free |
Extra charges apply. |
Extra charges apply. |
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Paychecks |
Print instantly on blank or pre-printed check stock – either at our office or yours. |
No blank check printing option. |
Delivered to your office for an extra fee. |
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Tax Impounding |
No tax impounding- funds stay in your bank account until the payment is due. |
Depends on service selected. |
Taxes are withdrawn on each payday, typically several weeks before they are due. |
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Electronic tax payments and filings |
Electronic 940s, 941s, 944s, W-2s, and e-file for most states (or we provide signature-ready forms). |
Electronic functionality available for 941s, and very few states. |
The service takes care of taxes for you, for an extra fee. |
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Customer Support |
Free. As your trusted advisor, we’re here to help you whenever you have a question. |
Extra charges apply. |
Included |
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Price |
$29.95 plus $1 a month per active employee. Includes all filing, payrolls and CPA monitoring |
Pricing can vary greatly by service selected. |
Pricing varies by no. of employees and payroll runs. Additional fees for direct deposit, quarterly filings, delivery fees, W-2s etc. |
