Xero Payroll
Pay staff and stay compliant with Xero Payroll.
Overview
Xero Payroll is an add-on service for Xero accounting software, provided through a partnership with Gusto in the United States. It allows small businesses to manage payroll and taxes directly within their accounting system. For real estate businesses using Xero, it offers a convenient way to pay employees and contractors, handle tax filings, and keep financial records synchronized without manual data entry.
✨ Key Features
- Powered by Gusto
- Full-service payroll
- Automated tax filings
- Direct deposit
- Employee self-service portal
- Integrated with Xero accounting
- Pay W-2 employees and 1099 contractors
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native integration within the Xero accounting platform
- Strong ecosystem of third-party app integrations
- User-friendly design focused on small business owners
Unique Value: Provides a seamless, integrated payroll experience for the millions of small businesses that already trust Xero for their accounting.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Seamlessly syncing payroll expenses and liabilities with the Xero general ledger.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Businesses that do not use Xero for accounting
- Companies with complex, multi-state payroll or advanced HR needs
🏆 Alternatives
Its core strength is the native integration with Xero, which is superior to the sync capabilities of third-party payroll providers and directly competes with the QuickBooks Payroll ecosystem.
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- ✓ Email Support
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Free tier: N/A
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