Root Payroll | The Simple Payroll for Small Business

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

We cut the HR fluff. This is a payroll tool, not a bloated platform.

Your Money, Your Timeline

We calculate the taxes, but you hold the money until the deadline. No surprise withdrawals.

Unlimited Employees

Whether you have 2 staff or 20, the price is the same. We don’t punish you for growing.

Accountant Ready

Generate signature-ready 941 reports and W-2 summaries. Hand the PDF to your CPA and done.

Step 1

Enter hours. Done.

Log in and enter hours. We instantly calculate Federal, State, and Local taxes using the latest tax tables. No spreadsheets required.

Step 2

Never Miss a Deadline.

The "Upcoming Deadlines" widget tells you exactly when to file and submit the payroll taxes. No more penalties for forgetting.

Try It: Quick Paycheck Calculator

See what your employee actually takes home. No signup required.

Gross Pay per Paycheck

Pay Frequency

Filing Status

State Tax Rate

Varies by state (0-13%)

Other Deductions

401k, health, etc.

Estimated Deductions

Federal Income Tax$0.00

Social Security (6.2%)$0.00

Medicare (1.45%)$0.00

State Tax$0.00

Other Deductions$0.00

Total Deductions$0.00

Take Home Pay

$0.00

0% of gross

Note: This calculation applies to W-2 wages only. It does not account for taxes owed on K-1 profits or distributions. If you take a low salary, you may owe estimated taxes separately.

*Estimate based on 2026 IRS Tables. Actual taxes depend on W-4 settings.

Tired of doing this math yourself?

Root Payroll calculates these taxes automatically every time you run payroll. No spreadsheets. No guessing.

Lock In Founder's Rate ($30/mo)

Common Questions

Most payroll software is confusing. We aren't.

Will the $30/mo price go up?

Not for you. We are offering a Founder's Rate of $30/mo to our early partners. As we add more features, our public price will likely increase to $50+ per month, but as a Founding Member, your price is locked in at $30 forever as long as you stay active.

Do you hold (impound) my tax money?

No. We believe you should control your cash flow. We calculate exactly what you owe and generate the payment coupons/files, but you keep control of your cash flow and pay the state/IRS directly. We do not float your money.

Does this handle State and Local taxes?

Absolutely. When you add an employee, you enter their address. We automatically pull the correct Federal, State, and Local (city/county) tax rates for their location.

Why shouldn't I just use a spreadsheet?

You can, but the IRS penalties for a single math error or missed deadline often cost more than a year of our service. Root gives you the control of a spreadsheet but with bank-grade accuracy that protects you from fines.

Can I calculate "Net-to-Gross" bonuses?

Yes. This is the #1 headache for spreadsheet users. If you want to write a check for exactly $500.00, simply type "$500" into our "Net Pay" tool. We instantly reverse-calculate the taxes and tell you exactly what to record as Gross Pay so the IRS is happy.

Does this generate W-2s automatically?

Yes. Since we track your data all year, we generate signature-ready W-2 and W-3 forms in January with one click. You don't need to buy special forms from office supply stores or manually type numbers into a PDF.

Payroll without the headache.