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ezPaycheck for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses, Non-Profits and Accountants

Easy & Affordable Payroll Software

Limited Time Offer: ezPaycheck 2025 & 2026 combo!

ezPaycheck 2026 is expected around December 15, 2025, after the IRS releases the official 2026 tax rates.

Trusted by Thousands of Businesses Since 2005

User-friendly and Flexible In-house Payroll Solution

ezPaycheck is a user-friendly payroll software built for small businesses and the independent CPAs who support them. Designed around simplicity, dependability, and affordability, ezPaycheck gives business owners and accounting professionals a complete in-house payroll solution without the complexity or cost of traditional services. Easily calculate taxes, issue paychecks for employees and contractors, and generate all required reports and tax forms — including W-2, W-3, 940, 941, and 943. Because ezPaycheck runs locally, no internet connection is required to process payroll, keeping your data private and secure.

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30-Day Free Trial without Credit Card Information

Secure In-House Processing

Unlimited Companies, Unlimited Employees

One-Time Payment, No Monthly Fees

Free Payroll Specialist Support

Direct E-file 941 and 940 forms

Features and Benefits

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Core Payroll Features

  • Calculates federal & 50-state payroll taxes and deductions
  • Create paychecks for employees and contractors
  • Flexible local tax options
  • Supports both employees and contractors
  • Exemptions available for churches and charities
  • File 940, 941, 943, W-2, and W-3 forms
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Professional Check Printing

  • Print employee paychecks on blank stock
  • Fill out pre-printed checks seamlessly
  • Generate and print professional PDF or paper paystubs
  • Issue MISC checks for reimbursements
  • Unlimited, high-quality check printing
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File Tax Reports Easily

  • Generate, print, and file W-2, W-3, 940, 941, and 943 forms
  • Flexible reports for state and local forms
  • Includes essential payroll tools for any business
  • E-file 941 and 940 forms directly through the application
Payroll shouldn’t require an enterprise budget. ezPaycheck brings powerful, reliable payroll tools to small businesses.

IRS Authorized for Decades — Trusted for W2, 1099, 941, and All Tax Forms

For over two decades, Halfpricesoft has been an IRS and SSA authorized provider of tax form software. Our software solutions are fully approved for preparing, printing, and e-filing all major tax forms.

Comprehensive Form Support

The IRS has approved ezPaycheck for e-filing 941 and 940 forms via direct e-filing. Additionally, you can e-file W2, W3, and our 1099 forms via ezW2 and ez1099 .

IRS authorized tax software

Perfect for Restaurants With Flexible, Fast-Moving Payroll Needs

ezPaycheck is ideal for restaurants and cafés with changing schedules and fast turnaround payroll.

  • Easily handle variable hours
  • Overtime calculations
  • Non-taxed tips
  • PTO management
  • Unlimited employees
  • No accounting experience needed
  • No monthly fee — one-time payment
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Designed for Accountants, Bookkeepers, and Payroll Professionals

ezPaycheck is built for CPAs and payroll service providers who manage many clients and need a reliable, cost-effective in-house payroll solution.

  • Unlimited companies and employees — perfect for high-volume client workloads
  • Print professional paychecks and MICR checks in-house
  • Network and shared-folder support for multi-user offices
  • Built-in direct e-file for 941 forms
  • Full control over deductions, PTO, bonuses, contractors, and tax options
  • Easy integration with ezW2 and ez1099 for W-2, W-3, and 1099 efiling
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Pricing sources: Competitor pricing reflects publicly posted November 2025 rates for each provider's recommended payroll tier (base fee + per-employee monthly fee). Actual pricing may vary by location, features, and promotions.

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Getting Started: 30-day Free Trial

Download and try ezPaycheck free for 30 days — no registration or credit card required. The trial includes all features of the full version; the only difference is that printed checks and tax forms (W-2, W-3, 940, 941, and 943) will display a "Trial" watermark.

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