Payroll Tax Compliance Software That Simplifies Tax Management

Payroll tax compliance is one of the biggest challenges for small businesses and CPAs. Errors can lead to penalties and wasted time. CheckMark Payroll Solutions simplifies compliance by automating tax calculations, keeping you up to date with changing regulations, and giving you full control over your payroll taxes.

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Automatic Federal, State & Local Tax Calculations

Stop worrying about manual calculations with our payroll tax compliance software

Automatic Payroll Tax Calculations

Federal Withholding Allowance
Social Security and Medicare
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
State Withholding Taxes
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Local Taxes (City, County, or Custom)

Taxes are calculated based on employee earnings, allowances, and tax settings, ensuring accuracy every time.

Built-In Tax Tables That Stay Current

Tax laws change constantly, but your payroll doesn’t have to fall behind.

Always Up-to-Date Tax Data

Preloaded federal tax tables (single, married, allowances, etc.)
Built-in parameters for: Social Security, Medicare, and FUTA
Annual updates with the latest tax rates and rules
Ability to reload or update tax tables anytime

Your payroll tax software stays aligned with current tax regulations without requiring manual updates.

Multi-State Payroll Made Simple

Our multi-state payroll software simplifies compliance, so you can run payroll across states with ease

Simple Multi-State Tax Handling

Add and manage multiple state tax tables
Assign each employee: One withholding state and one SUTA state
Automatically calculate state taxes based on employee location
Maintain state-specific IDs and tax rates

Run multi-state payroll without juggling multiple systems.

Flexible Local Tax Configuration

Handle local tax complexity without losing control

Customize Local Tax Settings

Accommodates up to 10 local tax categories (fixed % or fixed amount)
Handle unique local requirements with custom configurations
Assign up to one local tax to individual employees
Option to manage additional local taxes as deductions if needed

Adapt payroll to your specific city, county, or regional tax rules.

Employee-Specific Tax Control

Customize tax settings for each employee, so every paycheck reflects the right deductions

Personalized Payroll Tax Settings

Assign tax tables and filing status per employee
Customize federal withholding setup, state tax assignments, and local tax rules
Adjust tax settings anytime as employee situations change

Ensure every paycheck reflects the correct tax treatment.

Easy Tax Updates & Adjustments

Stay current without disrupting your payroll workflow

Simplified Tax Management

Load updated tax tables with a single click
Adjust rates manually when needed
Handle special cases such as credit reduction states (FUTA adjustments) and custom local tax scenarios

No need to rebuild your payroll setup every time laws change.

Reduce Risk & Avoid Costly Errors

Avoid costly payroll errors and compliance issues with automated tax management

Eliminate Payroll Risks

Incorrect tax calculations
Missed updates to tax rates
Misapplied employee tax settings
Compliance penalties and audits

Built-in automation helps dramatically reduce human error.

Why Businesses & CPAs Trust CheckMark

Managing payroll taxes can be stressful, especially with changing IRS tax laws and state requirements. Even small mistakes can lead to penalties or audits.

Whether you run a small business or manage payroll for multiple clients, CheckMark helps reduce manual work, lower risk, and simplify payroll processing.

Four Decades of Payroll Experience
Cloud & Desktop Payroll Options
Friendly US-Based Customer Support
Affordable Pricing with No Surprises

Choose the Best Payroll Tax Compliance Software for Your Business

CheckMark Online Payroll

Best for automated compliance, real-time updates, and minimal maintenance.

Run unlimited payrolls anytime, anywhere
Secure online payroll management
Automatic federal and state tax updates
Customizable payroll tax configurations
Built for growing businesses
Secure employee and payroll data
Year-end tax reporting
Fast setup with easy onboarding

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CheckMark Payroll Software

Best for data control, affordability, and detailed payroll tax configuration.

Reliable desktop payroll performance
Full control over payroll data
Easily handle multiple employees and payrolls
Flexible payroll tax configurations
Supports federal, state, and local taxes
Ideal for small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers
Simple year-end payroll reporting

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What Businesses Like Yours Have to Say About CheckMark

The easiest software I have ever run across...

This is such amazing software for payroll I do not understand why more people are not using this for their companies. It is one if not the easiest software I have ever run across and I have been using this for many years. It keeps track of all taxes for you and you are able to find everything you need to fill out tax forms and track payroll weekly, monthly and year to date. I am so very thankful for CheckMark.

Barbara, New Mexico

Saved us time and money...

Prior to CheckMark our company was outsourcing our payroll, and now we don't have to do that anymore. CheckMark Payroll has saved us time and money by making it so easy for me to create and submit payroll all the while knowing I can trust the taxes withheld for my specific state! Also, the software makes it easy for me to create and submit my quarterly and annual reports.

Kristina, Minnesota

Take the Stress Out of Payroll Compliance

Let CheckMark Payroll Software handle your tax calculations, so you can focus on running your business.