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- Switching? We make it simple.
- First time? We've got you covered.
- Perfect payroll from the very first run.
Welcome to Thrive Payroll
Payroll you can run in minutes
Automated payroll and tax services with an easy-to-use online system. Our payroll experts always setup your account.
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What we offer
Smart, simple payroll you can love... and more
Everything you need to support your business. Payroll Processing, Hiring & Onboarding, Time & Attendance, HR & Compliance, and more.
Payroll Processing
Enter and approve payroll online, we handle the tax payments and tax filings automatically.
Time & Attendance
Track employee hours, track PTO/vacation time, time-off requests, employee scheduling, and workforce management.
Hiring & Onboarding
Customizable employee onboarding experience, electronic form fill, sign, and save, job and applicant tracking solutions.
HR & Compliance
Get advice from certified HR experts, access essential tools and resources, protect your business.
401(k) Retirement Plans
Integrated 401(k) plans make it easy and affordable to help your employees save for retirement.
Workers' Comp Insurance
Discover the convenience of seamless payroll integration with our pay-as-you-go workers’ compensation insurance.
Why choose us
Feel good about getting started
We make choosing Thrive easy. No setup fees, no contracts, and free to cancel at anytime.
No Setup Fees
Your account is always setup by a payroll expert and we never charge a setup fee.
100% Tax Guarantee
If we make a mistake or miss a deadline, we're responsible for any penalties.
No Contracts
No scary, complicated contracts to sign. A simple sales agreement and authorization is all we need.
Cancel Anytime
You can cancel at any time without incurring any fees or penalties.
Pricing Plans
Affordable plans that include all the essentials
Payroll and automated tax services don’t need to be expensive to be great! With pricing plans starting at only $39/mo plus $6/mo per person, you can enjoy full-service, online payroll with automated tax payments and tax filings without breaking the bank.
Essentials
Best for businesses that need simple payroll with automated tax payments and tax filings
$39/mo
plus $6/mo per person
Plan includes:
- Full-service, online payroll
- Automated tax payments and filings
- Job listing and applicant tracking
Enhanced
Best for businesses with many hourly employees, hire new people frequently, or need HR live-help
$59/mo
plus $9/mo per person
Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Customizable employee onboarding
- Integrated online timekeeping
- HR Concierge live-help guidance
Enterprise
Best for businesses that need HR experts on-demand, employee scheduling, or ACA Compliance
$99-199/mo
plus $12-19/mo per person
Everything in Enhanced, plus:
- On-demand certified HR experts
- Employee scheduling
- ACA Compliance reporting
Because your satisfaction is everything.
Whether you’re brand new to payroll processing, or switching from another provider, Thrive is committed to making your payroll and tax processing perfect from the very first run.
US-based Support
If you need help, have questions, or simply want reassurance that everything is right, our payroll experts are here to pick up the phone and offer you world-class customer support.
Expert Payroll Setup
Don't go it alone. Most payroll providers that offer "Self-Guided Setup" typically leave you feeling uncertain. At Thrive, a payroll expert always sets up your account, and you receive live one-on-one training.
24/7 Access
You can quickly and easily enter and approve your payroll from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. It's a completely paperless solution with secure data and reports that you can access whenever you need them.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What questions do you have?
Review answers to our most commonly asked questions or contact us for more details.
How does it work?
Once we have your account setup, you will have a username and password to the system. You simply login, enter the hours or wages that need to be paid to employees, preview the results, and approve. That’s all we need from you. Your employees will be paid by direct deposit or employer-printed checks. We will withdraw the taxes from your business account and make the deposits to the IRS and to your State automatically. We also file your IRS and State payroll tax returns automatically too.
Are there any setup fees?
No. Your account is always setup by a payroll expert and we never charge a setup fee.
Do I have to sign a contract?
No, it’s not a contract, it’s a sales agreement. It is for one-year and renews automatically. There are also some IRS and bank documents to sign. Legally, we need these for authorization to perform payroll and tax services. Most importantly, you can cancel at any time, with no fee or penalty to cancel.
Does Thrive file our taxes?
Yes, we automatically file your IRS and State payroll tax returns and we also automatically make those tax deposits for you too.
Does Thrive make our tax deposits?
Yes. With each payroll you run, we will withdraw all the taxes from your business account and make the deposits to the IRS and to the State automatically.