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QuickBooks Workforce tier comparison
Feature Workforce Payroll Workforce Premium ⭐ Workforce Elite
Fast unlimited payroll runs
Calculate paychecks & taxes
Payroll reports
State new-hire reporting
Health benefits
Workers' comp administration$5 admin fee/moAdmin fee includedAdmin fee included
Background checks (Checkr)Add-on fee appliesAdd-on fee appliesAdd-on fee applies
Mobile time trackingTrack time & locationTrack project hours & labor expenses
Payroll setup & onboardingSelf-serveExpert reviewExpert setup
HR supportHR Support CenterHR Advisor
Recruiting & applicant tracking New✓ Included✓ Included
Automated onboarding New✓ Included✓ Included
HR workflows New✓ Included✓ Included
Performance management New✓ Included
Filing guaranteeIntuit GuaranteeIntuit GuaranteeIntuit Guarantee + tax penalty protection

* Features subject to change. Verify at quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll. For a full breakdown see How QuickBooks Workforce helps. See also What's New: HCM Features.

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Recent updates — stay current
Full HCM now in QuickBooks Workforce — recruiting, onboarding, performance & more
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Setting up local payroll taxes
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1099 vs. W-2: What's the difference?
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Benefits & HR
Health benefits through QuickBooks Workforce
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State-mandated retirement savings plans
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State paid family & medical leave — 2026 landscape
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State-sponsored retirement plans explained
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Workers' compensation
Workers' comp is required in most states — and QuickBooks Workforce 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 Workforce Payroll subscribers; the fee is waived for Workforce Premium and Workforce Elite. Note: integrated Pay As You Go is not available in OH, ND, WA, or WY — employers in those states must purchase coverage directly from the state fund.
Workers' comp in QuickBooks Workforce — overview & quote
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Guide
Understand workers' compensation insurance
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Workers' comp laws by state — what's required
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Pay As You Go workers' comp — ProAdvisor overview
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