Question 1

How much does Patriot Payroll cost?

Accepted Answer

Patriot Basic Payroll starts at $17/month + $4/employee/month. Full Service Payroll (with tax filing) starts at $37/month + $4/employee/month. Both plans include a free 30-day trial.

Question 2

How much does Patriot Accounting cost?

Accepted Answer

Patriot Accounting starts at $20/month + $10/month per additional user. All plans include unlimited invoices, bank reconciliation, and financial reports. A free 30-day trial is available.

Question 3

Do I need a credit card to start a free trial?

Accepted Answer

No. You can start your free 30-day trial without a credit card. You only need to provide payment information if you decide to continue after the trial.

Question 4

What is the difference between Basic and Full Service Payroll?

Accepted Answer

Basic Payroll calculates payroll taxes and provides the forms you need to file yourself. Full Service Payroll handles all federal, state, and local tax filings and payments on your behalf, and includes a tax penalty guarantee.

Question 5

Can I run payroll in multiple states?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Patriot supports payroll in all 50 states. With Full Service Payroll, we file and pay taxes in every state where you have employees.

Question 6

Does Patriot handle year-end W-2 and 1099 filing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With Full Service Payroll, Patriot prepares and files W-2s for employees and 1099s for contractors at year end. This is included in your Full Service plan at no extra charge.

Question 7

Can I switch from another payroll provider?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our support team will help you migrate from your current provider. We can import employee information and prior payroll history to make the transition smooth.

Question 8

Is Patriot Software secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Patriot uses 256-bit SSL encryption to protect your data. Our servers are hosted in secure, SOC 2 compliant data centers with automatic backups.

Question 9

Where is Patriot Software based?

Accepted Answer

Patriot Software is based in Canton, Ohio. Our customer support team is entirely USA-based and available by phone Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm ET.

Question 10

Can I cancel anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There are no long-term contracts. You can cancel your Patriot subscription at any time without penalty.

Question 11

Does Patriot integrate with QuickBooks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Patriot Payroll integrates with QuickBooks Online. You can also use Patriot Accounting as a standalone alternative to QuickBooks at a lower price.

Question 12

How do I get support?

Accepted Answer

Our USA-based support team is available by phone at +1-346-401-0203, Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm ET. You can also access our help center, video tutorials, and knowledge base 24/7.

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