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Square Payroll

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Square Payroll FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does Square Payroll offer?

Square Payroll has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $40.00/month
Pricing model: Subscription
Free Trial: Available

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Q. Who are the typical users of Square Payroll?

Square Payroll has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Public Administrations, Small Business

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Q. What languages does Square Payroll support?

Square Payroll supports the following languages:
English, Spanish

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Q. Does Square Payroll support mobile devices?

Square Payroll supports the following devices:
Android, iPad, iPhone

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Q. Does Square Payroll offer an API?

Yes, Square Payroll has an API available for use.

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Q. What other apps does Square Payroll integrate with?

Square Payroll integrates with the following applications:
Deputy, Guideline, QuickBooks Online Advanced, QuickBooks Time, Square Point of Sale, When I Work, Homebase

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Q. What level of support does Square Payroll offer?

Square Payroll offers the following support options:
Knowledge Base, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, Email/Help Desk, Chat

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Square Payroll product overview

Price starts from

40

Per month

Other

What is Square Payroll?

Square Payroll is an integrated online payroll processing solution that helps SMBs and enterprises manage the paychecks of both salaried and hourly wage employees. The software offers various features including integrated timecards, tax calculators and new-hire reporting.

Key benefits of using Square Payroll

  • Square Payroll integrates with employee’s timecards and allows employees to clock in and out using the application.
  • The payroll staff can import work-hours from the timecards to the Square Payroll application and automatically generate paychecks by calculating the employee's overtime and other benefits.
  • The solution allows employees to manage their own employee accounts and access payroll reports in real-time.
  • Square Payroll integrates with AP Intego to help businesses pay premium on the basis of their actual payroll data.
  • Square’s payment frequency feature lets employers pay salaries to their employees on weekly, bi-weekly or semi-monthly basis.
  • Typical customers

    Freelancers
    Small businesses
    Mid size businesses
    Large enterprises

    Platforms supported

    Web
    Android
    iPhone/iPad

    Support options

    Knowledge Base
    FAQs/Forum
    Phone Support
    Email/Help Desk
    Chat

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    Square Payroll pricing information

    Value for money

    4.6

    /5

    603

    Starting from

    40

    Per month

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    Pricing options

    Free plan
    Subscription
    Free trial
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    Square Payroll features

    Functionality

    4.5

    /5

    603

    Total features

    36

    4 categories

    Most valued features by users

    Reporting/Analytics
    Activity Dashboard
    Self Service Portal
    Third Party Integrations
    Alerts/Notifications
    API
    Customizable Reports
    Employee Database

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    Square Payroll users reviews

    Overall Rating

    4.7

    /5

    603

    Positive reviews

    Rating breakdown
    • Value for money
    • Ease of use
    • Features
    • Customer support
    • Likelihood to recommend9.17/10
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    10

    Pros
    I love how easy it is to use, the price, and that it integrates with my current square system. The built in time clock is amazing and so easy to use.
    The ease of use and the cost is the best for a small company like mine. With only 2 checks to write on a weekly basis, this program is easy and affordable.
    I also appreciate the tax report automatic filing. The customer service is great and the representatives, with whom I have spoken, are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
    Cons
    The inability to schedule same day payments, but there isn't really a Payroll software that does this quite right.
    I disliked that one time, when I had a major--and time sensitive--issue, that Square took 5 business days to get me a reply.
    Square charges a fee per employee which can get pricey with a large team.

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    Alexandria K.

    Owner

    Retail, 1-10 employees

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    So easy to use

    Reviewed 3 years ago

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    Atama D.

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    Construction, 1-10 employees

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    Overall Rating

    Great for Growing Small Business to pay contractors nd employees

    Reviewed 2 years ago

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    Christy Marie P.

    Telecommunications, 51-200 employees

    Used monthly for 2+ years

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    • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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    Square Payroll makes it easy to run my small business

    Reviewed 3 years ago

    Using Square Payroll saved me money by eliminating the need for me to hire a CPA. It was easy to set up and any initial questions I had were answered promptly and efficiently by Square. I've used Square to run a restaurant with 10+ 1099 employees and now I use it to run a small marketing firm that employs all 1099 contractors. It takes me less than 10 minutes to run payroll and get my employees paid and I am extremely satisfied with the service.

    Pros

    Square Payroll was is the easiest, least complicated system I have found to run payroll. I used it for four years while owning a restaurant and it was simple to add new hires and remove employees who left the company. Square files your quarterly taxes, unemployment insurance, and workers comp with each payroll run so you don't have to visit and file in all the different portals. I never had any issues with getting my employees paid on time and Square offers multiple payment options which can be customized to work with each employee.

    Cons

    There's nothing about Square payroll that I don't like. Square continues to add new features to help me grow my business and make payroll a breeze.

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    William C.

    Consumer Services, self-employed

    Used other for 6-12 months

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    • Customer support
    • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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    User Friendly Payroll

    Reviewed 3 years ago

    As stated above, it's extremely user friendly. Much easier to setup then competitors I've looked into.

    Pros

    It's super helpful considering I utilize contractors when needed since my service business is still small. Extremely user friendly. And I love that you can issue payroll via Cash App.

    Cons

    Don't really have any complaints about Square Payroll.

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    LORI W.

    Food & Beverages, 1-10 employees

    Used daily for 2+ years

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    If you cancel their service...BEWARE!

    Reviewed 5 years ago

    I will be looking for a completely new POS system as well as processor as this situation has left my small business in a bind halfway through January 2019.

    Pros

    The software itself is fairly easy to utilize; however, if you happen to cancel your subscription beware as you will be on your own. I had reorganized and changed entities therefore, cancelled my Square subscription. When changing entities I acquired a new EIN for the LLC. Square has refused to provide W2's for my employees for the 2017 tax year for the Sole Prop EIN in which I used for the business while with Square. After several emails back and forth I just received confirmation that Square will not be completing W2's for my business as I cancelled my service.

    Cons

    Customer service is extremely difficult with square as a whole. If you have any type of problem you will pretty much be on your own to research the internet or review conversation on the forum.

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    Tiffany H.

    Food & Beverages, 1-10 employees

    Used monthly for less than 6 months

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    • Ease of use
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    • Customer support
    • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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    The Simplicity of Payroll

    Reviewed 2 years ago

    My experience with using Square has been blissful and stressful at first. However, when all things fit perfectly, there were no problems, and the system has and will continue to work well for CSCB.

    Pros

    All of Square's features work so very well together.. A perfect match!

    Cons

    No problems to report other than HR learning how to navigate the software.

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    Atama D.

    Individual & Family Services, 1-10 employees

    Used weekly for less than 6 months

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    • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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    Great for Growing Small Business to pay contractors nd employees

    Reviewed 3 years ago

    Over experience is great. Im do not have difficultly using the platform and i so recoment it.

    Pros

    Easy to set up, easy to use, and great instructions on paying contractors. It was easy to each my office manager to run payroll and allow staff to remotely acess the platform for virtual work days.

    Cons

    Customer service need to be improved upon. If the company have issues it should be communictaed promptly to users.

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