
About 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.
Square Payroll offers a dashboard that can be accessed by all the employees to update their personal information, bank account details and tax withholdings. Access rights to this information are controlled by the administrator to ensure that the employees can view and edit only their details. The timecard feature helps to track employee clock-in and out and to calculate overtime, bonus payments and commissions. Managers can also review, edit and manage the timecard information by using the dashboard functionality.
Square Payroll also tracks employee leave balances and calculates the accruals for each employee on the basis of the leave policies set by the employer. The application allows managers to set unique paid time off (PTO) policy for each employee and ensures the payouts whenever an employee avails them.The software integrates with ADP, Intuit and Paychex to pull out an employee's payroll reports with a previous company and ensures a smooth transition to Square Payroll systems. The tool also helps users to complete tax forms and adhere to the guidelines set by the state payroll tax agencies.
The solution is currently available in twelve states in the U.S. and adheres to the PCI Data Security Standard for card processing and provides layered security.
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- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Structured and controlled management.
Reviewed on 10/2/2023
Overall it is a very useful and easy to use platform, it helps to speed up administrative processes...
Overall it is a very useful and easy to use platform, it helps to speed up administrative processes that should be secure and error free.It streamlines payroll and vacation pay and helps keep compliance under control.The support is fast and responsive.
Pros
It allows to organize all employees in a structured way and to control processes and working hours easily.It allows us to control employee time off, identify and manage sick time off and possible replacements.Includes online payments and tax deductions.Allows you to print checks facilitating payment to contractors.
Cons
I have no negative things to say about this platform.
- Industry: Consumer Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
User Friendly Payroll
Reviewed on 20/5/2021
As stated above, it's extremely user friendly. Much easier to setup then competitors I've looked...
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.
Reasons for Switching to Square Payroll
Easier to setup, more user friendly interface, and more cost effective for the size of my business.- Industry: Food & Beverages
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
If you cancel their service...BEWARE!
Reviewed on 17/1/2019
I will be looking for a completely new POS system as well as processor as this situation has left...
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.
- Industry: Food & Beverages
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The Simplicity of Payroll
Reviewed on 15/7/2021
My experience with using Square has been blissful and stressful at first. However, when all things...
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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Square fitted in perfectly with the Square products that CSCB had been using years prior.Switched From
GustoReasons for Switching to Square Payroll
Square was designed to assist small businesses to be just as great as bigger businesses. The ease of using Square products speaks volumes.- Industry: Individual & Family Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great for Growing Small Business to pay contractors nd employees
Reviewed on 16/2/2021
Over experience is great. Im do not have difficultly using the platform and i so recoment it.
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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Square gave us a multitude of options to fit our needs between paying contractors and switching to W2Square Payroll FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Square Payroll.Q. What type of pricing plans does Square Payroll offer?
Square Payroll offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$40.00/month
- Pricing model: Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
Contractors only: $0 subscription + $5 per contractor/month Employees and contractors: $35 subscription/month + $5 per employee or contractor paid/month
Q. Who are the typical users of Square Payroll?
Square Payroll has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Square Payroll support?
Square Payroll supports the following languages:
English, Spanish
Q. Does Square Payroll support mobile devices?
Square Payroll supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Square Payroll integrate with?
Square Payroll integrates with the following applications:
Deputy, Guideline, Homebase, QuickBooks Online Advanced, QuickBooks Time, Square Point of Sale, When I Work
Q. What level of support does Square Payroll offer?
Square Payroll offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat
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