Gusto

Gusto provides a comprehensive people platform designed specifically for growing businesses. It helps companies onboard, pay, insure, and support their employees efficiently. The platform integrates essential services like payroll, benefits administration, and HR tools into one unified system. This allows businesses to focus more on their teams and less on administrative complexity.

Payroll Management

Gusto automates complex payroll calculations, tax filings, and direct deposits for employees across various states, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Benefits Administration

It provides tools to easily set up, manage, and enroll employees in health insurance, retirement plans (like 401(k)s), and other benefits.

HR Compliance and Support

The platform offers resources and tools to help businesses stay compliant with federal, state, and local labor laws, including onboarding checklists and document management.

Time Tracking and Scheduling

Gusto integrates time tracking capabilities, allowing employees to clock in and out, which feeds directly into accurate payroll processing.

Onboarding Automation

Streamline the process of bringing new hires on board by managing necessary paperwork, tax forms, and benefit enrollments digitally through the platform.

Reporting and Analytics

Users can generate detailed reports on payroll expenses, tax liabilities, and employee data to aid in financial planning and HR audits.

Small Business Payroll Processing

Businesses with small to medium-sized teams can use Gusto to handle all aspects of running payroll accurately and on time, especially when dealing with multi-state employees.

Managing Employee Benefits Enrollment

HR managers can leverage Gusto to simplify the often-complex process of offering and managing various employee benefits packages, from health insurance to commuter benefits.

Ensuring Tax Compliance

Companies can rely on Gusto to automatically calculate, file, and pay federal, state, and local payroll taxes, significantly reducing the risk of compliance errors.

Streamlining New Hire Paperwork

Rapidly onboard new employees by using Gusto's digital workflows to collect necessary documentation (like I-9s and W-4s) and set up direct deposit information.

Tracking Employee Hours for Billing or Payroll

Businesses that need precise tracking of employee work hours can use the integrated time tracking feature to ensure employees are paid correctly based on time worked.

Does Gusto support international employees or contractors?

Gusto primarily focuses on US-based employees and contractors, handling US payroll taxes and compliance; international payroll requires different solutions.

How does Gusto handle tax filings?

Gusto automatically calculates, files, and pays federal, state, and local payroll taxes on behalf of the employer, acting as the tax filing agent.

Is there a free tier available for Gusto?

No, Gusto operates on a paid subscription model, though they often offer introductory pricing or free trials for new customers.

Can Gusto integrate with accounting software?

Yes, Gusto offers integrations with popular accounting software like QuickBooks Online and Xero to sync payroll data seamlessly.

What types of benefits can be managed through Gusto?

Gusto supports managing health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plans, commuter benefits, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).