Gusto Partner Profile

Gusto Products for Venture-Funded Startups

Full-Service Payroll

• Automated payroll runs. Unlimited payroll runs with automatic tax calculations, filings, and payments for federal, state, and local taxes.
• Contractor payments. Pay employees and contractors in all 50 states and over 120 countries, with 1099 and W-2 generation included.
• Direct deposit and multiple pay schedules. Flexible options for paying teams via direct deposit, check, or pay card, with customizable pay schedules.
• R&D Tax Credit support. Access and apply R&D tax credits to offset payroll tax liabilities, potentially saving up to $250,000 for eligible startups.
• Integrated time tracking. Sync time and attendance data directly with payroll for accurate, efficient processing.

Employee Benefits Administration

• Health and financial benefits. Offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, FSA, and commuter benefits, with support from licensed advisors.
• 401(k) retirement plans. Help employees plan for the future with integrated retirement savings options.
• Workers’ compensation. Pay-as-you-go workers’ comp insurance, seamlessly integrated with payroll.
• Gusto Wallet. Employee finance tools for budgeting, savings, and early wage access.

HR & Compliance

• Onboarding and offboarding. Digital offer letters, onboarding checklists, and self-service portals for new hires, with automated document collection and e-signatures.
• Compliance monitoring. Built-in compliance tools for hiring, payroll, and benefits in all 50 states, including automated new-hire reporting and proactive alerts for regulatory changes.
• AI-powered assistant (Gus). Provides plain-English answers to compliance questions and personalized guidance for HR and payroll tasks.
• Performance and team management. Org charts, employee surveys, performance reviews, and professional development tools to keep teams engaged and on track.

Time Tracking & Attendance

• Automated time tracking. Employees can clock in/out via desktop or mobile, with geolocation support for remote teams.
• PTO management. Customizable paid time off policies, automated accruals, and seamless integration with payroll.
• Job costing and labor reports. Track hours by project or department for more accurate labor costing and reporting.

Insights, Reporting & Integrations

• Custom reports. Generate payroll, benefits, tax, and workforce reports for better decision-making.
• Accounting integrations. Deep integrations with QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, and other platforms to streamline bookkeeping and month-end close.
• API access. Automate workflows and connect Gusto with other business tools for a unified tech stack.