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Gusto is a modern HR platform built for small and medium-sized businesses, offering payroll, benefits, time tracking, and compliance tools. Their platform handles multi-state payroll processing with automated tax calculations, filings, and payments for all 50 US states. Gusto provides health insurance, 401(k), workers' compensation, and other benefits administration. Their compliance features include automated labor law poster distribution, new hire reporting, ACA compliance tracking, and pay transparency compliance. Gusto's embedded payroll product allows other software companies to offer payroll through their platforms. The system generates W-2s, 1099s, and other tax documents automatically, and handles garnishments and deductions.
Simple: $40/mo + $6/person. Plus: $80/mo + $12/person. Premium: $180/mo + $22/person.
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