QuickBooks Workforce: Payroll, HR, and Benefits —
All in One Place

Payroll and HR don’t have to run in separate systems. QuickBooks Workforce brings payroll, time tracking, HR tools, and team benefits into one platform embedded directly in QuickBooks — so your data stays connected and your team gets paid accurately, on time, every time.
Peak Advisers helps businesses choose the right tier, get it configured correctly, and make full use of what they’re paying for.

What’s Included with Every QuickBooks Workforce Plan

• Full-service payroll with automated tax calculations, filings, and payments
• Auto payroll for salaried employees on direct deposit
• Next-day direct deposit
• 1099 e-file and payment — create and e-file 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms for contractors; electronic copies sent to contractors automatically for contractors
• Employee self-service portal — pay stubs, W-2s, direct deposit setup
• Health benefits through Allstate Health Solutions
• 401(k) plans through QuickBooks 401(k) by Vestwell
• Workers’ comp administration through NEXT
• Document upload and sharing within employee profiles
• Cloud access — run payroll from anywhere

Workforce Payroll, Premium, and Elite — What Each Tier Covers

Workforce Payroll
Full-service payroll with automated tax filing, direct deposit, and employee access. The entry-level tier for businesses with straightforward payroll needs and a separate HR function. Time tracking and HR support are not included at this tier.

Workforce Premium
Everything in Workforce Payroll, plus same-day direct deposit, mobile time tracking through QuickBooks Time, expert setup review, an HR support center powered by Mineral, automated I-9 compliance, document e-signature, and full onboarding workflows including offer letters and background checks.

Workforce Elite
Everything in Workforce Premium, plus geofenced and project-based time tracking, payroll tax penalty protection up to $25,000, done-for-you setup by an Intuit expert, a personal HR advisor powered by Mineral, and a performance management module covering structured reviews, goal setting, and ongoing feedback. Multistate tax filing included at no extra charge.

Not sure which tier fits? We’ll help you decide. Schedule a free consultation → or call (303) 801-4772.

QuickBooks Workforce MSRP Pricing

(For comparison only — you can save more by purchasing through Peak Advisers. Prices verified July 2026 and are subject to change. Contact Peak Advisers for current pricing.)

Prices When Purchased Through Peak Advisers

Intuit’s current direct-purchase promotion is 50% off for the first 3 months. Through Peak Advisers, you get 30% off the monthly base fee plus 15% off the per-employee fee for the full first 12 months — more total savings, and the discount extends to your per-employee cost.

(30% off the monthly base fee and 15% off the per-employee fee applies to new QuickBooks Workforce subscriptions purchased through Peak Advisers for the first 12 months. All prices subject to change. Contact Peak Advisers for current pricing and terms.)

What Peak Advisers Offers

We go beyond selling QuickBooks Workforce — we make sure it works for your business.

• Help choosing the right tier based on your team size, HR needs, and existing QuickBooks setup
• Initial configuration — payroll schedules, employee records, direct deposit, tax settings
• Review of existing payroll files for errors before they become compliance issues
• Team training for owners, bookkeepers, controllers, and HR leads
• Ongoing support when questions come up or an edge case surfaces

Frequently Asked Questions