| Let's start with the basics, do you know which | | | | and Plus. The Basic provides Free support, |
| version of QuickBooks you are using? And, if it is | | | | Unlimited Payrolls, Free Direct Deposit, and Instant |
| the right version for you? QuickBooks has many | | | | Check Creation. Online Plus Payroll includes all of |
| versions available. Here is just some of the basic | | | | those features, but also includes the state Tax |
| features that users are interested in. | | | | Forms completed for you as well. |
| QB Pro is the least expensive option and is | | | | - Basic Payroll is ideal for QuickBooks users that |
| perfect for most service based businesses and | | | | understand payroll tax filings or works closely with |
| businesses with "light" inventory tracking needs. | | | | an accountant who will file those forms for you. |
| You can generate and track invoices and | | | | For up to 3 employees, it is the least expensive |
| payments from customers, Enter and Pay Bills for | | | | of payroll options the pricing starts at $130 / per |
| purchases, track basic inventory, Reconcile your | | | | year (yes, per year) |
| Bank Statement, Process Payroll for your | | | | - Enhanced Payroll is a great option for employers |
| Employees (additional charges may apply), and | | | | that are fairly well organized and can take on the |
| create standard or customized reports to suit | | | | responsibility of getting payroll tax forms filed on |
| your needs | | | | time. The federal and state forms are completed |
| QB Premier do you need advanced inventory | | | | for you, it's up to you to get them filed. |
| tracking features or want to create Sales Orders | | | | - Assisted Payroll is the perfect solution for |
| or track Back Orders, if so, then QuickBooks | | | | business owners that are more interested in |
| Premier will be your best choice. In addition to all | | | | having someone else handle their payroll needs. |
| the features available in Pro, you can track | | | | Just as you would need to do with any other |
| multi-currency transactions if you conduct | | | | payroll service, you provide the information and |
| business outside of the US. QuickBooks Premier | | | | QuickBooks handles the payroll for you, and the |
| also comes in industry specific editions to provide | | | | tax filings are done for you, always on time and |
| even better functionality for certain industries | | | | correctly. |
| such as Contractors, Non Profits, Manufacturers, | | | | Besides the amount of money you are likely to |
| Service Providers, or Retailers. | | | | save by using QB to handle you payroll, you'll |
| QB Enterprise is the most powerful of the QB | | | | save valuable time too. When the payroll is done, |
| product family. It also comes in the same industry | | | | you no longer need to get that data into your |
| specific editions, but it's data base is designed to | | | | QuickBooks File. It's already been done for you. |
| hold more data and is capable of having up to 30 | | | | Merchant Services |
| users in the company file at any given time. | | | | The ideal way to track payments made to you |
| Financial Statement Designer, Warehouse | | | | by credit card. Intuit Merchant Services (IMS) |
| Management, and Field Service Management Tools | | | | provides an integrated way to track you incoming |
| available for Enterprise Suite users provide | | | | cash receipts. This feature is fully integrated, so |
| advanced features that help you to manage your | | | | that you can accept payment while entering a |
| business in ways that were previously expensive | | | | transaction without the need to use any outside |
| and required a great deal of customization. Now, | | | | service or terminal. Your customers can even pay |
| they can be right at your finger tips. | | | | their bills online without calling you with the credit |
| QuickBooks Services the Very Next Step | | | | card information. With the click of a button, you |
| Selecting the right software is one thing, but | | | | can sync your QuickBooks Data with the funding |
| choosing the correct services to compliment your | | | | status so you always know what has cleared and |
| software is another. Integrating your Payroll and | | | | what is still outstanding, a must when it comes |
| Merchant Services can be one of the easiest | | | | time to reconcile your bank account. In addition, |
| ways to save time and money. I have integrated | | | | unlike most merchant service agreements, there |
| payroll and merchant service numerous times, and | | | | is no need to worry about a long term |
| have truly never had a complaint. If you are using | | | | commitment. There is no cancellation fee, so if |
| an outside payroll services, you at least owe it to | | | | you change your mind for any reason, you will |
| yourself, and your business, to investigate the | | | | not have to pay a penalty. Rates are competitive |
| alternatives | | | | too, I have rarely seen an instance where my |
| Depending on your needs, QuickBooks has a | | | | client couldn't reduce the costs associated with |
| Payroll Service for you. | | | | their merchant fees. And these days, every |
| - Online Payroll is available in two options, Basic | | | | penny counts! |