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# Payroll Relief

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> IRIS transmits the ACH and tax filings, so your firm can run payroll as a service line and keep both the client and the margin.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **3.5/5** by 41 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of Payroll Relief

Automated ACH and tax transmission: IRIS moves the money and files the returns, so your firm does not have to be Reporting Agent or Power of Attorney (POA). 

Built only for accounting firms: No small business can buy Payroll Relief direct, so IRIS has no route to your client. 

Wholesale pricing: The margin on the payroll service line stays inside your firm. 

Batch processing: Lets your firm approve multiple client payrolls, print paychecks and file year-end tax forms for many employers at once, from a single screen. 

White-label the platform: Payroll reaches your clients under your firm's brand rather than ours. 

Employee self-service: For pay statements, W-2s and personal details. 

Integrations: Across general ledger, time and attendance, workers comp, 401(k), Earned Wage Access and employment verification, including QuickBooks, Sage and Accounting CS.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **3.5/5** | 41 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 3.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 3.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 3.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 50% | (5/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: IRIS Software Group
- **Founded**: 2004

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Other
- **Pricing Details**: • Initial Fee (Software, Training, Cloud-Hosting): $500
• Per Paycheck Cost: Ranging from $1.90 - $0.60
• W2/1099 e-Filing Fee: $2.35
• Data Conversion Services: $50-$100 per Client
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- 1099 Preparation
- 401(k) Tracking
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Accounting
- Accounting Integration
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Auto Update
- Batch Processing
- Calendar Management
- Check Printing
- Compensation Management
- Compliance Management
- Customizable Reports
- Dashboard
- Data Import/Export
- Direct Deposit
- Document Management
- Employee Database
- Employee Onboarding

## Integrations (3 total)

- QuickBooks Payroll
- Sage 50cloud Payroll
- Time and Attendance

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Payroll Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/259/payroll/software)

## Related Categories

- [Payroll Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/259/payroll/software)
- [Direct Deposit Payroll Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/3683/direct-deposit-payroll/software)

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## Reviews

### "A fully automated simple to use system that makes you look like a large payroll provider" — 5.0/5

> **Jim** | *12 July 2017* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: A fully automated system that I can run remotely from my iPad if needed. Once payroll is finalized, nothing more to do. Direct deposits generated, tax payments scheduled, third party check/ACH payments done, reports emails to client, and complete quarterly \& annual form filing.....all done for me.  24/7 access from wherever you have an internet connection.  Client and employee email and text notifications
> 
> **Cons**: The need for a cross year detailed earnings report.  The inability to work with some smaller local banks
> 
> The benefit of being able to offer payroll directly to my clients which not only creates a new profit center, but also allows me to post directly into the accounting software.

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### "Excellent Program for Small Business Users" — 4.0/5

> **Larry** | *16 May 2019* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Payroll Relief has been able to maintain a balance between providing an affordable software option for small business users without sacrificing the robust, powerful features of the software.
> 
> **Cons**: The process to setup a new client can be a challenge to navigate.
> 
> Our business has confidently relied on Payroll Relief to power our payroll business for 10 years.  Going forward we know that we can always count on Payroll Relief to adapt and be ahead of the curve of the continually changing compliance landscape.

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### "Used to be better" — 3.0/5

> **Linda** | *15 September 2020* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: What I love most are the reports. In the past, I liked that it was solid, reliable, pretty much error-free software.
> 
> **Cons**: In the summer of 2019, they did a major software update that is still causing big problems a year later. They are not necessarily quick to fix the problems and they are never proactive in notifying users of problems.
> 
> They don't listen to users when they want to make changes. They had a really good product a couple of years ago, but I no longer recommend it. I have lost confidence in the management team and the future path for this software.

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### "Payroll Relief is a true relief for accountants" — 5.0/5

> **Eliel** | *23 June 2022* | Law Practice | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Excellent payroll system. It's simple, user friendly, complete and robust. It integrates with other softwares and is able to produce numerous reports useful for tax liability, worker's comp, etc.
> 
> **Cons**: The PTO accrual system needs to be improved.

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### "Very Good" — 5.0/5

> **Tim** | *1 June 2017* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The program is efficient and easy to use. The program is powerful and allows our company to offer a broader base of service than other programs available to small accounting and payroll firms.
> 
> **Cons**: The cost of the program cuts into our profits and limits us to a small extent. The lead time on direct deposits are very tight. For a Friday payroll, the payroll must be processed by 8 pm on Tuesday. It would be nice to have until 8 pm on Wednesday.
> 
> The benefits allow the small accounting and payroll firm to compete with ADP and the larger firms. We can offer similar service at a reasonable cost.

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