Zoho Corporation has unveiled the US Edition of Zoho Payroll, an integrated solution that simplifies payroll management, ensures compliance, and connects seamlessly with Zoho’s finance and HR applications. The release complements enhancements to Zoho Books, Zoho Inventory, and Zoho Practice, solidifying Zoho as an all-in-one finance and operations platform for businesses.
Key Features of Zoho Payroll
- Tax Compliance Automation
- Supports federal, state, and local tax compliance across all 50 states.
- Automates tax calculation, payment, and filing.
- Employee Benefits Administration
- Handles healthcare, retirement savings, PTO, and contributions to accounts like 401(k) and HSA.
- Mobile-First Self-Service Portal
- Employees can access payslips, manage tax preferences, and communicate with HR on iOS and Android.
- Seamless Integration
- Connects with Zoho People, Zoho Expense, and Zoho Books for streamlined data syncing, expense management, and payroll journal entries.
Enhancements to Zoho’s Finance and Operations Apps
1. Zoho Books
- Tax Features: Direct filing for 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC with W-9 management.
- Accounts Payable: Auto-scan bills, vendor approval flows, and 3-way matching.
- Advanced Features: Revenue recognition, fixed asset management, and batch payment processing.
2. Zoho Inventory
- Warehouse Management: Location tracking, stock alerts, and role-based access.
- Mobile App: Streamlines tasks for warehouse employees.
3. Zoho Practice
- Workpapers: Automates audit workflows by fetching financial data from Zoho Books.
- Self-Service Portal: Facilitates collaboration with third-party users for approvals and signatures.
- Workflow Automation: Customizable operations with scheduling options.
Pricing and Availability
- Zoho Payroll: Starts at $39/month and is available in all 50 states.
- Enhanced features for Zoho Books, Zoho Inventory, and Zoho Practice are live.
Visit Zoho’s pricing pages for more details.
Industry Analyst Insights
Albert Pang, Apps Run The World:
“Zoho Payroll’s seamless integration with HR and financial tools provides stability and flexibility, allowing businesses to focus on growth while minimizing operational complexities.”
Pete Tiliakos, Payroll Influences:
“The addition of U.S. payroll aligns with SMBs’ need for unified, cloud-based solutions, offering an end-to-end approach to financial management.”
Brian Sommer, TechVentive:
“Zoho’s payroll design is a complete solution for SMBs, integrating tax filing, self-service, and financial tools to eliminate inefficiencies.”
Rebecca Wettemann, Valoir Research:
“With payroll as a critical business component, Zoho’s integration within its platform reduces complexity, making it a standout all-in-one solution.”
