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Limited-Time Only: Get 3 Months Free Payroll*

3 Months of Free Payroll

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The Single Platform for Your HR, Payroll, and Benefits

Paychex Flex® is our all-in-one human resource software and service solution. Use it to handle your HR, payroll, and benefits in a single platform. And it’s backed by support through chat or over the phone whenever you have a question, 24/7.

Boost Productivity with Paychex Flex®

Outsource your small business payroll to free up time that can be spent marketing your business, serving customers, and driving revenue and growth. And with Paychex, we make it as easy and fast as possible.

  • Anywhere, anytime access to your payroll with our cloud-based solution and free mobile app
  • Easy payroll system processing in as few as two clicks
  • Paperless pay options including direct deposit and paycards
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Adding Independent Contractors for Workforce Flexibility

With the rise of gig workers and the availability of independent contractors, you may need to better understand what this group of workers can offer a business, as well as applicable tax and compliance considerations. Paychex can help.

Pre-Built Employment Options

Simply choose W-2 or 1099 when you add a worker, and corresponding taxes and withholdings can be handled automatically per worker selections.

Necessary Tax Forms and Filings

At the end of the year, a W-2 or 1099 will be calculated, provided digitally to each worker, and can even be filed with the IRS if you choose that option.

HR Guidance on Worker Classification

Our HR Library includes a worker classification guide and worksheet. If your solution includes an HR Professional, they can provide additional guidance.

Personal, Flexible Service

Our expert service is available how and when you need it to help with onboarding, training, and tech support.

  • Payroll Specialist – Dedicated specialist in payroll, familiar with your business
  • Dedicated Service Center – Phone, chat, and social media support available 24/7
  • Self-service – Online knowledge base and ticketing system available 24/7
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Security Peace of Mind

Payroll processing is a complex and potentially risky business operation. When you outsource your small business's payroll to Paychex, you'll have assurance we’re using the most advanced security measures available to keep your company's and your employees’ data safe and secure.

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Trusted by Nearly 800,000 Businesses

Crown Jewell Entertainment knows about home security, but when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, they were overwhelmed with how to keep their employees safe – and employed. Our HR consultant laid out a plan to satisfy the client’s needs and mitigate her concerns.

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*The Three Months Free Payroll Over One Year Promotion (the “Promotion”) will run from 3/1/25 until 5/31/25 (the “Promotion Period”) and is subject to the following terms and conditions. The Promotion will consist of three (3) months of free payroll services to Eligible Clients. An “Eligible Client” is a client that: (1) is not currently receiving payroll services from Paychex; (2) elects either the Paychex Flex® Pro, Select, Enterprise or Express payroll services package by entering into a service agreement with Paychex; (3) has between 1–250 employees at the time it commences payroll services; (4) processes its first payroll, on or before 6/19/25, with Paychex during the Promotion Period; and (5) continues to process payroll with Paychex for twelve (12) consecutive months.

Paychex will credit an Eligible Client’s invoice for free payroll services in months one (1), three (3) and five (5) following commencement of payroll processing services. An Eligible Client must be processing payroll with Paychex in order to receive one month of free payroll services, and any unused month is not redeemable in U.S. currency or for any other entity. The Promotion only applies to payroll services, and Eligible Clients will be solely responsible for all fees due for services other than payroll services. The Promotion cannot be combined with any other offer and is a limited time offer that is only available during the Promotion Period. For businesses with 251+ employees, ask about Paychex’s other special offers.