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Handle Any Payroll Scenario with Ease

Payroll CS combines stand-alone payroll capabilities, timesaving Internet options, and the seamless software integration of CS Professional Suite to create the most advanced tool available for administering client payroll services.

Maximize Efficiency with Integration

As part of the CS Professional Suite, data entered in Payroll CS transfers seamlessly into Write-Up CS and UltraTax CS. And if you're already using Write-Up CS to perform after-the-fact payroll, using Payroll CS is a snap because most of your setup is already done—usually with no additional staff resources required!

Payroll CS Check Layout Editor screen

Customize payroll checks with the Payroll CS Check Layout Editor.

Save Time with Dozens of Timesaving Features

Speed your payroll processes with the ability to:

  • Create templates for quick setup of new clients or transfer existing setup format information.
  • Automatically pay third-party vendors, payroll taxes, even yourself simultaneously, as you process payroll.
  • Electronically file federal 940, 941 and 944 forms.
  • Process W-2s, 1099s, 940/941/943/944/945s, and state payroll tax forms globally for selected clients or all clients at once.
  • Take advantage of time clock imports to quickly handle processing for your largest clients.
  • Use the Impounding feature to hold funds from your clients' individual bank accounts in a central impound account under your firm's control.
  • Choose from 39 ready-to-use professional check layouts, or customize your own.
  • Select from four dozen built-in reports that allow you to sort, select, and filter data to provide valuable analysis and advisory services to your clients.
  • Use the Payroll Compliance module to easily complete after-the-fact processing, prepare federal employment tax forms, and ensure that your quarterly and year-end reports comply with federally mandated changes.
  • Use the 2-D barcode scan utility in the Payroll Compliance module to scan wage data directly into UltraTax/1040.
  • Optional 401(k) administration allows you to offer small businesses an affordable retirement plan solution.

Use Add-On Modules for Advanced Payroll Services

Create your own customized payroll solution with optional Payroll CS add-on modules and other CS Professional Suite software:

  • Payroll CS Direct Deposit—Provide easy direct deposit services to your clients and their employees.
  • Payroll CS Reporter—Get access to the data you need to build customized employee-based reports.
  • State Payroll Tax—Prepare quarterly payroll forms without re-keying data.
  • Remote Payroll Data Entry—Enable your clients to enter and deliver payroll data to you via your firm's website using NetClient CS.
  • Remote Check Printing—Give your clients the option to print payroll checks at their own office, also with NetClient CS.
  • Web Employee—Provide your clients' employees with read-only access to electronic copies of their payroll information (paycheck stubs, W-2s, W-4s, and personal earnings history)—and even allow them to enter time online—via private, secure, portals on your website.
  • The Online 401(k)—Give your clients an easy, affordable way to offer their employees a 401(k) benefit. More information.

Whatever your payroll processing needs, Payroll CS is the perfect solution for you!

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