Switching from QuickBooks Payroll?
Keep QuickBooks. We’ll handle payroll.
You can continue using QuickBooks Online for accounting while Payroll Northeast handles your pay runs, direct deposit, payroll tax filings, and year-end reporting. With our optional integration, your payroll data syncs back to QuickBooks Online, so your books stay connected.
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Example: five employees paid biweekly, in one state, with QuickBooks Online integration.
| Compare | QuickBooks Payroll | QuickBooks Premium | Payroll Northeast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular monthly cost* | $85$50 + $7 per employee | $153$88 + $13 per employee | $157.21Monthly average; includes integration and year-end |
| Who handles each payroll? | You, using QuickBooks | You, using QuickBooks | Our payroll teamSubmit online or send us your payroll details |
| Payroll tax filings and payments | Included | Included | Included |
| Year-end W-2 preparation | Included | Included | Included in the average above$75 + $7.50 per W-2 annually |
| QuickBooks Online connection | Built in | Built in | Optional integration$20/month included in this example |
| Payroll runs | Unlimited | Unlimited | Billed per payroll26 biweekly payrolls at $59 in this example |
| Payroll support | Phone and chat support | Phone and chat support | A familiar payroll team |
*Pricing checked October 3, 2026. QuickBooks totals use standard payroll-only monthly rates for five employees: Workforce Payroll $50 + (5 × $7) = $85; Workforce Premium $88 + (5 × $13) = $153. Promotions and add-ons are excluded. Payroll Northeast’s example includes 26 biweekly payrolls at $59 ($1,534), year-end fees of $75 plus $7.50 for each of five W-2s ($112.50), and QuickBooks Online integration at $20 per month ($240), totaling $1,886.50 annually. The $157.21 monthly average is rounded and is not a flat monthly billing rate. Assumes one state and five W-2s. QuickBooks Online accounting subscriptions, additional services, and applicable taxes are excluded from all columns. QuickBooks offers automatic payroll for eligible employees; employers still maintain and review payroll information. Premium includes additional features such as time tracking and HR tools. Plans are not equivalent; this chart compares selected features. View QuickBooks plans and features.
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