3 Easy Steps

Intuit Online Payroll is easy to use. You don't need any training. You can sign up and pay employees today.

PayToday Setup

It's easy to get started. Just enter basic information about your company and then add information for each employee.

Setup takes about an hour if you have employee details and company tax identification numbers, such as FEIN and EIN, at hand. If you need to get company identification numbers, we have links to help you.

Payroll in Three Easy Steps

Once you have set up your account, you can create paychecks in just a few minutes every pay day. Just follow these steps:

STEP 1: Enter payroll data

  • Log in to Intuit Online Payroll's secure website.
  • Enter hours for employees and contractors, and click Create Paychecks.



STEP 2: Pay employees instantly

  • Click to pay employees by free direct deposit; or
  • Print paychecks on your own printer.
  • Choose between blank or pre-printed checks.



STEP 3: Pay taxes and file forms effortlessly

  • We complete your payroll forms for you.
  • Click to send electronic federal payments and forms (W-2, 940, 941, 944).1
  • Click to send electronic state payments and forms. Or print, sign, and mail paper forms.1
Important disclaimers, disclosures and 3 Easy Steps Notes
1 With Intuit Online Payroll Plus, the E-File & Pay feature is available for federal and most state forms and taxes. For states where E-File is not available, Intuit will provide signature ready forms or worksheets. With Basic, E-File & Pay is only available federal taxes and forms.