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Gusto

HR, benefits, payroll, and time tracking in one

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What is Gusto and how does it work?

Gusto is an all-on-one solution that offers HR, benefits, payroll, and time tracking functionality, all from one centralized platform. Gusto’s HR capabilities include the ability to more efficiently and effectively onboard new hires, to ensure they are getting up-to-speed quickly, settling into the company, and gaining the necessary knowledge. Gusto cuts down on your admin and paperwork –– which also provides benefits in terms of sustainability by enabling your employees to sign forms and contracts, as well as enroll in benefits and your company’s payroll scheme, online. This means you don’t have to print any paper forms. Gusto also enables you and your employees to manage PTO better bu automatically syncing with both your company calendar and your payroll system. You can also send out anonymous surveys to find out how your team is doing, get recommendations on how to improve, and receive feedback on what your employees like and don’t like. As Gusto centralizes your data, you can more easily stay complaint with HR regulations.

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Payroll Features

Wage GarnishmentHelps in deducting the amount from an employee's monetary compensation including salary as per a court order to pay off debt
W-2 PreparationForm W-2 (officially, the "Wage and Tax Statement") is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax form used in the United States to report wages paid to employees and the taxes withheld from them. Employers must complete a Form W-2 for each employee to whom they pay a salary, wage, or other compensation as part of the employment relationship. An employer must mail out the Form W-2 to employees on or before January 31. This deadline gives these taxpayers about 2 months to prepare their returns before the April 15 income tax due date. The form is also used to report FICA taxes to the Social Security Administration.
Leave Tracking (Vacation)A leave management system, also known as LMS, is a platform that enables a company to easily and correctly allocate, track and grant leave as well as allow for employees to request and track their own leave.
Self Service PortalA self-service portal is a website that offers information and resources to help users find answers and resolve their issues. The job of any self-service portal is to help users address common needs efficiently and without outside help.
Multi-countryMulti-country means involving multiple countries. Often, different countries and regions are analyzed. The data and insights gained can be further analyzed for patterns, similarities, differences, opportunities and challenges for a company. The benefits are comprehensive insights for strategic decision making and business growth. Traditionally, businesses only had to worry about the payroll rules of the country they operated in. However, in a globalized economy, many businesses employ staff around the world. So, this adds extra complexity when it comes to achieving compliant payroll. Each country has its own payroll laws, including data laws and different employee benefit rules for example. These change often. Businesses with employees in different markets around the globe therefore have a responsibility to ensure they meet the latest rules and regulations.
Direct DepositThe term direct deposit refers to the deposit of funds electronically into a bank account rather than through a physical, paper check. Direct deposit requires the use of an electronic network that allows deposits to take place between banks. This network is called the automated clearing house (ACH). Because the funds are transferred electronically, recipients' accounts are credited automatically, so there is no need to wait for the money to clear. Common uses for direct deposit include paychecks, tax refunds, and other benefits. Direct deposit is a safe and convenient way to receive payment. Funds are deposited into a recipient's account directly through an electronic network. In order for the funds to be transferred from the payer, the recipient must provide the name of their bank, their account number, and the bank's routing number to the person or business making the deposit.
Deductions ManagementHelps optimizing deductions workflow and assist in calculating various deductions or additions like ESI, PF, integrating leave, performance
Compensation ManagementManages employee compensation related data in an organized and automated manner
Check PrintingIn the old days, check writing was done by hand. Today, there's a digital solution for everything and, when it comes to making prompt payments via check, that solution is check printing software. These programs aren't just used by the payroll departments of large enterprises. They can be useful for small businesses, bookkeepers, accountants, and even individuals who don't have physical checks handy. We reviewed dozens of companies offering either cloud-based or software solutions for check writing. These are the very best check printing software programs in terms of overall reputation, key features offered, and price—the top criteria considered by those shopping for check printing software.
Benefits ManagementFrom the inception of a program or project investment until the last expected profit is realized, benefits management entails defining, preparing, evaluating, and monitoring benefits. Its goal is to ensure that the desired outcomes are precise, measurable, agreed upon, achievable, and time-bound. The terms ‘benefits management’ and ‘benefits realization’ are often used interchangeably.
401(k) TrackingHelps to track and manage matters concerning 401(k) that is a retirement savings plan sponsored by an employer.
Attendance TrackingThe attendance tracking is a functionality that allows you to keep a track of the attendance of students and teachers taking part in your virtual classroom sessions.
Tax ManagementThe aim of tax management is to ensure that the provisions of the Income Tax Act and related laws are followed. Through the tax management function of various tools, you can handle local and foreign tax rates.

Gusto Technical details

Support	Business Hours Online	Customer Type	Freelancers Medium Business Small Business
API	NA	Location / Phone Number	San Francisco, California / (844) 599-3788
Deployment	SaaS/Web/Cloud	Official Website	https://gusto.com/
Deployment	SaaS/Web/Cloud	Category	Payroll Software

Gusto Pricing

Pricing ModelSubscription

Core

$39 /Month

Core
For smaller businesses, with simple salaries, wages, and pay schedules.

Pricing:

$39/mo base price
plus $6/mo per person

Plan details:

Full-service payroll
Health benefits administration
Employee self-service and profiles
Accounting and time tracking integrations
Employee benefits

Full-Service Payroll

Unlimited payrolls
All 50 states
Multi-state payroll
Tax filings and payments
2-day direct deposit
4-day direct deposit
State and Federal Unemployment Insurance
W-2s and 1099s
Garnishments
Multiple pay rates and schedules
Tip credits
Direct deposit
Paid-time-off policy tracking
Holiday pay
Time-off tracker & reporting
Accounting integrations
Time-tracking integrations
State new hire reporting
Payroll reports
Payroll on AutoPilot

Employee Benefits

Paystubs and tax forms
Lifetime access
Payroll self-onboarding
Payday emails
New hire welcome
Gusto Cashout™
Employee mobile app
Early direct deposit

Employee Profiles

Teams, departments, managers
E-sign I-9 and W-4
Calendar reminders

Health Benefits Administrationn

Licensed benefits advising
Online enrollment
Employee support
ACA, HIPAA, ERISA compliance

Worker's Comp Administration

Integrated pay-as-you-go policies
Automated billing
Online estimates

Best-in-class Support

Unlimited phone, email, chat

Standard hiring and onboarding tools

Online offer letters
Onboarding checklist
Online document storage

Complete

$39 /Month

Complete
For growing businesses who want to create a rewarding place to work.

Pricing:

$39/mo base price
plus $12/mo per person

Plan details:

Everything in our Core plan, plus:

Next-day direct deposit
Time tracking and PTO policy management
Project tracking and workforce costing
Hiring and onboarding tools
Team management tools

Full-Service Payroll

Unlimited payrolls
All 50 states
Multi-state payroll
Tax filings and payments
Next-day direct deposit
2-day direct deposit
4-day direct deposit
State and Federal Unemployment Insurance
W-2s and 1099s
Garnishments
Multiple pay rates and schedules
Tip credits
Direct deposit
Paid-time-off policy tracking
Holiday pay
Time-off tracker & reporting
Accounting integrations
Time-tracking integrations
State new hire reporting
Payroll reports
Payroll on AutoPilot

Employee Benefits

Paystubs and tax forms
Lifetime access
Payroll self-onboarding
Payday emails
New hire welcome
Gusto Cashout™
Employee mobile app
Early direct deposit

Employee Profiles

Teams, departments, managers
E-sign I-9 and W-4
Calendar reminders

Health Benefits Administration

Licensed benefits advising
Online enrollment
Employee support
ACA, HIPAA, ERISA compliance

Worker's Comp Administration

Integrated pay-as-you-go policies
Automated billing
Online estimates

Best-in-class Support

Unlimited phone, email, chat

Permissions

Customizable admin permissions
Manager permissions

Standard hiring and onboarding tools

Online offer letters
Onboarding checklist
Online document storage

Premium hiring and onboarding tools

Custom onboarding checklist
Software provisioning
E-sign custom documents

Time management tools

Time tracking
Project tracking
Time-off requests
Automated payroll sync
Calendar sync
Custom paid holidays

Employee Directory

Org chart
Coworker directory and fun facts
Custom fields

Employee Surveys

Anonymous employee surveys
Survey trend analysis

Concierge

$149 /Month

Concierge
For busy, compliance-minded businesses committed to their employees.

Pricing:

$149/mo base price
plus $12/mo per person

Plan details:

Everything in our Core and Complete plans, plus:

Certified HR pros
HR resource center
Compliance alerts
Dedicated best-in-class support

Full-Service Payroll

Unlimited payrolls
All 50 states
Multi-state payroll
Tax filings and payments
Next-day direct deposit
2-day direct deposit
4-day direct deposit
State and Federal Unemployment Insurance
W-2s and 1099s
Garnishments
Multiple pay rates and schedules
Tip credits
Direct deposit
Paid-time-off policy tracking
Holiday pay
Time-off tracker & reporting
Accounting integrations
Time-tracking integrations
State new hire reporting
Payroll reports
Payroll on AutoPilot

Employee Benefits

Paystubs and tax forms
Lifetime access
Payroll self-onboarding
Payday emails
New hire welcome
Gusto Cashout™
Employee mobile app
Early direct deposit

Employee Profiles

Teams, departments, managers
E-sign I-9 and W-4
Calendar reminders

Health Benefits Administration

Licensed benefits advising
Online enrollment
Employee support
ACA, HIPAA, ERISA compliance

Worker's Comp Administration

Integrated pay-as-you-go policies
Automated billing
Online estimates

Best-in-class Support

Unlimited phone, email, chat

Permissions

Customizable admin permissions
Manager permissions

Standard hiring and onboarding tools

Online offer letters
Onboarding checklist
Online document storage

Premium hiring and onboarding tools

Custom onboarding checklist
Software provisioning
E-sign custom documents

Time management tools

Time tracking
Project tracking
Time-off requests
Automated payroll sync
Calendar sync
Custom paid holidays

Employee Directory

Org chart
Coworker directory and fun facts
Custom fields

Employee Surveys

Anonymous employee surveys
Survey trend analysis

Certified HR Pros

Actionable feedback
Unlimited ask the pro
HR compliance help
Employee relations advising

HR Resource Center

Custom employee handbook
Job description templates
HR guides and policy templates
Proactive compliance updates

Dedicated Support

Dedicated support team
Direct line for phone support

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OVERALL RATING

3.7

Based on 5,442 Rating(s)

Rating Distribution

Excellent

80.4 %
Very Good

4.4 %
Average

1.8 %
Poor

1.7 %
Terrible

12.6 %

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Gusto FAQs

Q. What is Gusto used for?

Gusto is Payroll Software. Gusto offers the following functionalities:

Wage Garnishment
W-2 Preparation
Leave Tracking (Vacation)
Self Service Portal
Multi-country
Direct Deposit
Deductions Management
Compensation Management
Check Printing
Benefits Management
401(k) Tracking
Attendance Tracking
Tax Management

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Q. Does Gusto provide API?

No, Gusto does not provide API.

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