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CheckMark Payroll

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Affordable in-house and online payroll software for small businesses and accountants

  • Deployment Cloud Based, On Premises
  • Starting price $649
  • Free trial Available
  • Best for Freelancers, SMEs, Agencies

What is CheckMark Payroll?

CheckMark Payroll is a payroll processing solution offered in two formats: a desktop application for Windows and macOS, and CheckMark Online Payroll, a cloud-based version accessible through a web browser. It is designed for small and medium-sized businesses and for accountants who process payroll on behalf of multiple clients. The software handles payroll calculations, direct deposit via ACH, MICR-encoded check printing, tax form preparation (941, 940, 944, 943, W-2, W-3), and e-filing to the SSA and state agencies. It supports unlimited employees and payroll runs, tracks paid time off, and can import employee hours from spreadsheets or time clocks.

The desktop edition is sold as an annual license with tiered pricing for managing multiple companies, while the online edition is billed monthly on a per-employee basis with a separate Accountant Edition for firms managing several client companies. Both editions include tax table updates, payroll reporting, and export options to accounting programs such as QuickBooks and MultiLedger.

Key Features of CheckMark Payroll

CheckMark Payroll lists 10 documented features, including Unlimited employees and unlimited payroll runs, Direct deposit via ACH file creation and MICR-encoded check printing on blank check stock. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Unlimited employees and unlimited payroll runs
  • Direct deposit via ACH file creation
  • MICR-encoded check printing on blank check stock
  • Federal and state tax withholding tables, updated regularly
  • Prints and e-files Forms 941, 940, 944, 943, W-2, and W-3
  • Employee hours entry via spreadsheet-style grid, with import from spreadsheets or time clocks
  • Sick and vacation (PTO) accrual tracking
  • 40-50+ payroll reports, exportable to spreadsheet or plain text
  • Export to QuickBooks, MultiLedger, and other accounting software
  • Employee self-service portal (Online edition)

CheckMark Payroll Pricing

CheckMark Payroll lists 4 plans without published figures. Pricing is quoted on request.

Payroll Pro+

$649

first year, then $469 from the second year

Base software supports one company and installation on one computer, with all pay frequencies, multiple pay rates and MICR encoded check printing.

CheckMark Payroll Specifications

CheckMark Payroll is available on web app, Windows and macOS. It has a free trial.

Software Tagline :
Affordable in-house and online payroll software for small businesses and accountants
Deployment :
  • cloud based
  • on premises
Subscription Plan :
yearly
Desktop Platforms :
  • web app
  • windows
  • macos
Mobile Platforms :
Language Support :
english
Target Audience :
  • freelancers
  • smes
  • agencies
Available Support :
  • email
  • phone
  • live support
Integrations :
Exports/integrates with QuickBooks, MultiLedger, and other accounting software; supports spreadsheet and time clock import for hours
API Available :
No
Free Trial Available :
Yes
Run On Mobile Browser :
Yes
Free Plan Available :
No
Customization Available :
Yes

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CheckMark Payroll FAQs

Yes, both the desktop and online editions allow unlimited employees and unlimited payroll runs; the online edition charges a per-employee monthly fee on top of a base fee.

The desktop version (Payroll Pro/Pro+) is a one-time annual license installed on Windows or Mac computers, while CheckMark Online Payroll is a cloud-based, browser-accessible version billed monthly per employee.

Yes, it can print and e-file Forms 941, 940, 944, 943, W-2, and W-3 to the SSA and most state agencies.

The Online Payroll edition offers a 14-day free trial for up to 5 employees with no credit card required. The desktop edition does not offer a free trial.

Yes, CheckMark Online Payroll has an Accountant Edition with multi-company management and tiered lifetime discounts based on the number of clients.

Yes, it can export payroll data to QuickBooks, MultiLedger, and other accounting programs, as well as to spreadsheet or plain text files.