Zoho Payroll

Zoho Payroll is a cloud-based payroll tool built by Zoho Corporation. It serves businesses in the US, India, and GCC regions. It solves the problem of manual tax filing by automating federal, state, and local compliance.

Features

• Automated Tax Filing: Calculates and files payroll taxes across all 50 US states. It handles federal, state, and local levels without manual input.
• Zoho Ecosystem Integration: Connects natively with Zoho Books, Zoho People, and Zoho Expense. Payroll data syncs automatically, reducing duplicate data entry.
• Employee Self-Service Portal: Employees access pay stubs, tax forms, and leave balances via a mobile app. They can also submit investment proofs and reimbursement claims digitally.
• Multiple Payroll Types: Supports regular, off-cycle, bonus, and termination payroll runs. Direct deposit is available through partner banks in the US and India.
• Multi-Region Compliance: Covers EPF, ESI, and Professional Tax for India. It also handles WPS, pension, and end-of-service gratuity for GCC businesses.

Use Cases

• For Small Business Owners: Automates pay runs and tax filings without needing a dedicated payroll team.
• For HR Managers: Manages employee onboarding, salary revisions, and approval workflows from one dashboard.
• For Finance Teams: Syncs payroll expenses directly into Zoho Books, keeping accounts accurate and audit-ready.
• For Multi-State US Employers: Handles compliance across all 50 states, reducing the risk of costly filing errors.

Zoho Payroll is a solid option for small to mid-sized businesses already using the Zoho ecosystem. Teams outside the Zoho ecosystem or with complex enterprise needs may find its integrations limited.