Switch from Square Payroll
Square Payroll can be useful for small teams, restaurants, retailers, and service businesses, but some owners want payroll support that is more closely aligned with bookkeeping. RemoteBooksOnline helps manage payroll processing, payroll tax filings, direct deposit, W-2 and 1099 support, multi-state payroll, and payroll reporting connected to your books.
Get My Payroll Quote See Payroll PricingWhy Small Businesses Switch from Square Payroll
Square Payroll is often used by small businesses that already use Square for payments, point of sale, or staff management. As a business grows, payroll may become more connected to bookkeeping, tax reporting, employee classifications, contractor payments, reimbursements, and month-end financial reports. RemoteBooksOnline helps small businesses move from payroll software management to payroll service support. If we already handle your bookkeeping, switching from Square Payroll can help align wages, payroll taxes, tips, reimbursements, contractor payments, and payroll liabilities with your financial reports. This is especially useful for business owners who want payroll and bookkeeping handled by one financial back-office partner.
What You Get with RemoteBooksOnline Payroll
Payroll Processing
Run payroll for employees and contractors based on your payroll schedule, staff structure, and business needs.
Direct Deposit
Support employee direct deposit so payroll is processed electronically and on time.
Payroll Tax Filings
Help manage federal and state payroll tax filings, payroll liabilities, and required payroll reports.
Bookkeeping Alignment
Help ensure payroll wages, taxes, tips, deductions, reimbursements, and liabilities are recorded properly in your books.
Multi-State Payroll
Support payroll needs for businesses with employees across multiple states.
W-2 and 1099 Support
Support year-end payroll forms for employees and contractors.
Square Payroll vs RemoteBooksOnline Payroll
Create comparison table:
| Payroll Need | Square Payroll | RemoteBooksOnline Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll software | Available | Payroll service with support |
| Payroll processing | Available | Available |
| Direct deposit | Available | Available |
| Payroll tax filings | Available depending on setup | Available with payroll filing support |
| W-2 and 1099 support | Available | Available |
| Bookkeeping coordination | May require separate review | Built to coordinate with RBO bookkeeping |
| Support model | Software support model | Payroll support connected to your bookkeeping relationship |
| Best fit | Businesses already using Square systems | Businesses wanting payroll and bookkeeping handled together |
Switching from Square Payroll Can Be Straightforward
Switching payroll providers does not have to be complicated when the transition is planned carefully. RemoteBooksOnline can review your current Square Payroll setup, employee records, contractor records, payroll frequency, state requirements, tax setup, and year-to-date payroll information before preparing a migration plan.
Review Your Current Square Payroll Setup
We review your employee count, contractor count, payroll frequency, payroll states, tax setup, and prior payroll records.
Prepare Your Payroll Quote
We prepare pricing based on your employee count, contractor needs, number of states, and payroll services.
Collect Payroll Information
We help identify the employee, contractor, tax, banking, deduction, and payroll history information needed for setup.
Plan the Transition
We help coordinate the move from Square Payroll so payroll can continue with minimal disruption.
Align Payroll with Bookkeeping
Payroll reports can be coordinated with your bookkeeping workflow so wages, taxes, tips, deductions, reimbursements, and liabilities are recorded properly.
Why RBO Payroll Works Well for Square Payroll Users
Many Square Payroll users are small businesses that want simple payroll connected to their day-to-day operations. RemoteBooksOnline can help when payroll also needs to be connected to financial reporting. Payroll is not only about paying employees. It affects bookkeeping, tax filings, payroll liabilities, labor cost reporting, and year-end forms. With RBO payroll, payroll activity can be coordinated with bookkeeping services, accounting services, payroll reports, and reconciliation workflows. This helps reduce cleanup and gives business owners cleaner visibility into labor costs. Learn more about Payroll Processing Services , Payroll Migration Checklist
When Switching from Square Payroll Makes Sense
You Want More Payroll Support
You want help managing payroll instead of handling payroll software details on your own.
You Want Cleaner Labor Cost Reporting
You want wages, payroll taxes, tips, deductions, and liabilities reflected properly in your books.
You Already Use RBO Bookkeeping
You want payroll and bookkeeping coordinated by one financial back-office team.
You Want Help With Year-End Payroll
You want support for W-2, 1099, and payroll reporting needs.
You Want Clear Monthly Pricing
You want payroll pricing that is easy to understand and based on employee count and states.
You Need Multi-State Payroll Support
You have employees in more than one state and want help coordinating payroll requirements.
Simple Payroll Pricing
RemoteBooksOnline payroll is designed with clear monthly pricing. Full Payroll is $50 per month plus $7 per employee. Basic Payroll is $40 per month plus $6 per employee. Additional states are $10 per month per state. There are no per-run payroll fees.
Helpful Resources Before You Switch
Before moving from Square Payroll or any other payroll provider, review the information needed for migration and the timing of your switch.
Ready to Review Your Square Payroll Setup?
If you are using Square Payroll and want more hands-on payroll support connected to your bookkeeping, request a payroll quote. Our team will review your employee count, contractor count, payroll frequency, states, current setup, and bookkeeping needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch from Square Payroll to RemoteBooksOnline payroll?
Yes. RemoteBooksOnline can review your current Square Payroll setup and help plan the transition based on your employee count, contractor count, payroll frequency, payroll states, tax setup, and year-to-date payroll information.
Is RBO payroll a good fit for businesses using Square?
Yes. RBO payroll can be a good fit for businesses that use Square but want more hands-on payroll support and better bookkeeping coordination.
Will switching from Square Payroll interrupt payroll?
The goal is to plan the transition carefully so payroll can continue without disruption. Setup timing depends on your payroll schedule, employee records, tax setup, prior payroll information, and number of states.
What information is needed to move from Square Payroll?
Typical information includes employee details, contractor details, payroll frequency, tax account information, bank information, year-to-date payroll records, deduction details, and prior payroll reports.
Can payroll be aligned with my RBO bookkeeping?
Yes. If RemoteBooksOnline handles your bookkeeping, payroll reports can be coordinated so wages, employer taxes, tips, deductions, reimbursements, contractor payments, and liabilities are reflected properly in your books.
Does RemoteBooksOnline support direct deposit?
Yes. RemoteBooksOnline payroll services include direct deposit support for employee payroll.
Does RemoteBooksOnline handle payroll tax filings?
Yes. RemoteBooksOnline payroll includes support for federal and state payroll tax filings based on your payroll setup and state requirements.
Can RemoteBooksOnline support multi-state payroll?
Yes. RemoteBooksOnline can support businesses with payroll needs in more than one state. Additional states may be priced separately based on the payroll plan.
How much does RBO payroll cost?
Full Payroll is $50 per month plus $7 per employee. Basic Payroll is $40 per month plus $6 per employee. Additional states are $10 per month per state. There are no per-run payroll fees.
Is RBO payroll only for existing bookkeeping clients?
No. RBO payroll can support both existing RemoteBooksOnline bookkeeping clients and new small business payroll clients. Existing bookkeeping clients may benefit from stronger payroll and bookkeeping alignment.