Gusto
Church payroll and HR isn't straightforward, but Gusto makes it simple. With automated payroll, built-in compliance for clergy tax and housing allowances, and seamless HR tools all in one place, your team spends less time on paperwork and more time with people.
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Why choose Gusto?
Keep complex church finances compliant
Gusto understands ministry-specific requirements. Handle clergy tax exemptions, housing allowances, and SECA calculations correctly every time with built-in compliance that adapts to your unique needs.
Save time with automated payroll and tax filing
Run unlimited payroll in just a few clicks—or set it on autopilot. Gusto automatically calculates, files, and pays your federal and state taxes, so there’s no last-minute scrambling or costly mistakes.
Support your team with benefits and HR tools
From health insurance to 401(k) management, time tracking to employee self-service portals, Gusto brings everything together. Your staff gets the care they deserve while you gain hours back in your week.
Features
- Full-service church payroll
Process payroll for clergy and staff with confidence. Gusto handles W-2s, 1099s, housing allowances, tax exemptions, and direct deposits—all while keeping you compliant with changing regulations.
- Automated tax compliance
Never worry about missing a filing deadline. Gusto automatically calculates, files, and pays your payroll taxes at the federal, state, and local levels, backed by expert support if you need guidance.
- Integrated benefits administration
Offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, and workers’ compensation through Gusto’s integrated platform. Benefits sync directly with payroll, eliminating duplicate data entry and reducing errors.
- Self-service employee portal
Your team can access pay stubs, tax forms, PTO balances, and benefits information anytime. They can update their own details and make changes to 401(k) contributions—no HR requests needed.
- Time tracking and PTO management
Automatically sync hours, paid time off, and holidays with payroll. Gusto helps you stay compliant with alerts and integrations, so tracking time becomes effortless instead of tedious.
- Expert HR support and resources
Get answers when you need them. Depending on your plan, access certified HR specialists, dedicated customer success managers, and a comprehensive resource center with compliance alerts and guidance tailored to churches.
- Seamless accounting integrations
Connect Gusto with your existing tools like QuickBooks, Xero, or Aplos. Payroll data flows automatically to your accounting software, keeping your books accurate and up-to-date without manual entry.
- Full-service church payroll
Process payroll for clergy and staff with confidence. Gusto handles W-2s, 1099s, housing allowances, tax exemptions, and direct deposits—all while keeping you compliant with changing regulations. - Automated tax compliance
Never worry about missing a filing deadline. Gusto automatically calculates, files, and pays your payroll taxes at the federal, state, and local levels, backed by expert support if you need guidance. - Integrated benefits administration
Offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, and workers’ compensation through Gusto’s integrated platform. Benefits sync directly with payroll, eliminating duplicate data entry and reducing errors. - Self-service employee portal
Your team can access pay stubs, tax forms, PTO balances, and benefits information anytime. They can update their own details and make changes to 401(k) contributions—no HR requests needed. - Time tracking and PTO management
Automatically sync hours, paid time off, and holidays with payroll. Gusto helps you stay compliant with alerts and integrations, so tracking time becomes effortless instead of tedious. - Expert HR support and resources
Get answers when you need them. Depending on your plan, access certified HR specialists, dedicated customer success managers, and a comprehensive resource center with compliance alerts and guidance tailored to churches. - Seamless accounting integrations
Connect Gusto with your existing tools like QuickBooks, Xero, or Aplos. Payroll data flows automatically to your accounting software, keeping your books accurate and up-to-date without manual entry.