Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is ADP Payroll?

ADP Payroll is an add-on service to Microsoft^® Office Accounting 2007 that helps you manage your payroll. This subscription service calculates your payroll, lets you print checks, run payroll reports and print ready-to-file, pre-filled government forms. And for an additional $60 fee, you can both file and pay your taxes electronically.

Q. How much does ADP Payroll cost?

ADP Payroll costs $169 per year. Electronic filing and payment of taxes requires an additional $60 annual fee.

Q. For what kind of business is ADP Payroll intended?

ADP Payroll is intended for businesses with 1 to 25 employees who have basic payroll needs and want to maintain payroll in-house. If you have more complex payroll needs or want to outsource your payroll entirely, we recommend ADP Total Payroll.

Q. I process payroll manually. Why should I buy ADP Payroll?

With ADP Payroll, you retain complete control of your payroll, while saving time and money. The service calculates your payroll and lets you print your own checks quickly and easily, saving valuable time and reducing potential errors. The service will also remind you of important tax deadlines, and print signature-ready tax forms, helping you avoid late-payment penalties and the minor mistakes that can take time and money to sort out later.

For a modest additional fee, you can enjoy the convenience and peace of mind of paying and filing your taxes electronically. Never again worry about whether your form or payment arrived on time. Finally, the many standard reports ADP Payroll provides give you better control of and more insight into your payroll data, so that you can make better business decisions.

Q. What is the advantage of filing and paying payroll taxes electronically?

Filing and paying your taxes electronically reduces the risks that your check or form may be lost in the mail or not arrive on time. When you complete your filing or payment, you receive a confirmation receipt which gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your form or payment was received by the appropriate agency.

Q. How is ADP Payroll different from ADP Total Payroll?

ADP Payroll is a basic solution for small businesses with straightforward payroll needs. It enables you to calculate your payroll, print checks, run reports and print signature-ready state and federal tax forms. You also have the option to file and pay taxes electronically for an additional $60 annual fee.

ADP Total Payroll is targeted to small businesses that want to completely outsource their payroll needs. You simply confirm salary and employee information (or enter hours worked for hourly employees), and ADP does the rest. ADP calculates your payroll, prints and delivers checks to your business or direct-deposits salaries into your employees' bank accounts, and withholds and pays taxes and files all appropriate forms on your behalf. Of course, you have the ability to run reports any time, and enjoy the benefits of integration with Office Accounting. And best of all, you enjoy peace of mind because ADP is responsible for any penalty if ADP makes a mistake.

Q. Is ADP Payroll secure?

Your payroll data is password protected and can only be accessed from within your company file in Office Accounting. All data is sent over a secure, encrypted 128-bit SSL connection. ADP, the leader in payroll processing for over 50 years and the largest payroll services company in the United States, has extensive experience in keeping mission critical data safe from catastrophic failure and secure from unauthorized intrusion.

Q. Why does ADP Payroll process my payroll online instead of within Office Accounting?

Tax rates, regulations and government forms change frequently. A service that calculates payroll within Office Accounting would require frequent and disruptive updates to stay current with these changes. Because ADP Payroll is an online service, it is always current with the latest payroll changes, so customers do not experience the disruption of frequent updates to their software.

Q. What is ADP Total Payroll?

ADP Total Payroll is a full-service, outsourced payroll solution that integrates with Microsoft^® Office Accounting. This service calculates your payroll, prints and delivers your checks and files and pays all federal, state and local taxes on your behalf. The service automatically enters your payroll transactions into Office Accounting, saving you time and reducing errors. You retain control over payroll with around the clock access to rich, customizable reports.

Q. How much does ADP Total Payroll cost?

Call 1-866-527-5237 for a customized quote. The exact price will depend on your number of employees, and how frequently you run payroll.

Q. What kind of business is ADP Total Payroll intended for?

If you don't want to manage payroll in-house or if you have more complex payroll needs, ADP Total Payroll is for you.

Q. I process payroll manually. Why should I use ADP Total Payroll

ADP Total Payroll handles payroll chores for you, so that you can focus on your business. With this service, you no longer have to track constantly changing tax calculations, navigate cryptic government forms or worry about penalties. Retain control by using extensive reports that give detailed information about your payroll, while letting ADP, the nation's largest provider of payroll services to small businesses, manage the payroll chores for you.

Q. How is ADP Total Payroll different from ADP Payroll?

ADP Total Payroll is a full-service, outsourced payroll solution, whereas ADP Payroll is designed for businesses that want to manage payroll on their own.

ADP Payroll calculates your payroll, lets you print checks, run reports and print pre-filled, filing- ready government forms. It also offers the added convenience and security of electronic filing of tax forms and electronic payment for a modest additional fee. And of course, ADP Payroll integrates with Office Accounting, reducing duplicate data entry and errors that can lead to expensive penalties.

Q. Is ADP Total Payroll secure?

Your payroll data is password protected and can only be accessed from within your company file in Office Accounting. All data is sent over a secure, encrypted, 128-bit SSL connection. ADP, the leader in payroll processing for over 50 years and the largest payroll services company in the United States, has extensive experience in keeping mission-critical data safe from catastrophic failure and secure from unauthorized intrusion.