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The nine payroll services that received a 3.5/5 or higher on the Forbes Advisor Rating include Paychex Flex, Justworks and Gusto, as well as many other great options. The advisors rated these companies based on four factors — pricing, criteria, third-party reviews, and expected analysis. Each platform varies, but all work virtually the same — managing direct deposit as well as processing payroll checks, taxes and reporting. (Source: Forbes)

Why this is important for your firm and clients: A great summary if you or a client are thinking of trying — or replacing — a payroll platform. As a CPA, my advice to our clients is to always outsource your payroll. Given the complexity and resources required, it’s not something you should be doing on your own.