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Payroll Software for U.S. Small Businesses

Easy Payroll for Small Businesses

Track payroll, generate pay stubs, tax liabilities summaries, year-end W-2s, and more. Built for small businesses.

14-day free trial No credit card required
Simple pricing
$14.99 /mo
+ $2 per active employee/mo

  • Unlimited pay runs
  • Pay stubs & email delivery
  • W-2 year-end reports
  • Tax liabilities summaries
  • Multi-company, one account
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See it in action

Run a full payroll
in under 5 minutes

Set up employees once. Every pay period after that, LivyPayroll handles the federal and state tax math, generates pay stubs, and emails them, all from a single screen.

  • Auto-calculated federal & state tax, Social Security & Medicare
  • Pay stubs generated and emailed instantly
  • Tax liabilities summary ready to file
  • Works for hourly, salary, and piecework
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app.livybooks.com/payroll/run
June 2025 Payroll Run
Semi-monthly · Period ending Jun 15
Run Payroll
Employees
4
active this period
Total Gross
$6,240
before deductions
Tax Liability
$1,392
due Jul 15
Employee Gross Deductions Net Pay Status
S
Sarah K.
Hourly
$1,560.00
-$348.20
$1,211.80
Done
M
Mike T.
Salary
$1,923.08
-$428.90
$1,494.18
Done
J
Jen L.
Hourly
$1,440.00
-$321.40
$1,118.60
Done
D
Dan R.
Piecework
$1,317.00
-$293.30
$1,023.70
Done
Pay stubs emailed to 4 employees
Tax Liability
$1,392.50 due Jul 15
  Summary ready to download
Net Payroll
$4,847.28
↑ paid to employees

Why LivyPayroll

Payroll shouldn't be a headache

Built for U.S. small businesses who want full control over payroll without paying for a managed service.

Quick Access

Powerful payroll from anywhere, anytime. No software to install. Just log in and run payroll from the office or on the go.

Pay Stub Generator

Give employees professional pay stubs in one click. Paid accounts save all stubs online for instant access anytime.

Instant Withholding

Real-time Social Security, Medicare, and federal/state income tax using current IRS and state tables. Always accurate, always up to date.

Email Pay Stubs

Email pay stubs directly to employees the moment payroll is done. Paperless and instant every time.

Tax Liabilities

A clear overview of everything you owe. Know exactly what to deposit and when, every pay period.

Safe & Secure

Robust encryption protects your sensitive payroll data. Rest easy knowing your information is in trusted hands.

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Free Tool

Free Online Pay Stub Generator

Revolutionize your payroll process with our seamless pay stub generation and distribution. Our intuitive software lets you effortlessly generate pay stubs with a single click, saving you time and reducing the risk of errors.

With just one more click, you can email these pay stubs directly to your employees, promoting efficiency and convenience while ensuring that your team has instant access to their earnings information. Experience the future of payroll management with LivyPayroll, where simplicity meets productivity.

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Features

Everything you need to run payroll

No accountant required. No hidden fees. Just simple, accurate payroll.

Quick Access

Powerful payroll from anywhere, anytime. Manage payroll from the office or on the go, no software to install.

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Pay Stub Generator

Give employees professional pay stubs. Paid accounts save all stubs online for instant access anytime.

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Instant Withholding

Real-time Social Security, Medicare, and federal/state income tax using official IRS and state tables. Always accurate.

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Email Pay Stubs

Distribute digital pay stubs directly to employees with one click. Modern, paperless, and instant.

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Tax Liabilities Summary

A clear overview of all payroll tax liabilities, so you always know what you owe and when.

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Safe & Secure

Your payroll data is protected with robust encryption and stringent security measures. Always.

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Unlimited Pay Runs

Weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly or monthly. Run payroll as often as you need with no per-run charges.

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W-2 Reports

Year-end W-2 reporting built right in. No scrambling in January, your records are already there.

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Notifications

Receive tax deposit reminders by SMS and send pay stubs to employees by email automatically.

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Payroll Done Right

Consistent, on-time paydays

  • On-time Paydays

    Easy payroll runs ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule, every time. Consistent, reliable paydays keep your team happy.

  • Notifications

    Receive tax deposit reminders via SMS and send employees their pay stubs via email. Everyone stays in the loop.

  • Employee Portal Coming Soon

    Employees will be able to log in anytime to view their pay history, download PDF pay stubs, and keep their records organized.

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Customer Stories

What our customers are saying

Real reviews from real U.S. business owners.

Thank you so very much! The easiest program I have ever used in my 30 years of doing payroll. I will highly recommend LivyPayroll! Creating and sending pay stubs is a breeze.

Gail

I was so relieved to find your free pay stub generator! Your site actually did what I needed: just create pay stubs and keep track of what employees were earning. Pretty much all the others want you to process payroll through them.

Meghan

We just cancelled our contract with Quickbooks Payroll to move over to LivyPayroll. It offers everything we need.

Rob

LivyPayroll has taken the stress out of running payroll. What used to take me half a day now takes just minutes, and I know the withholding is right every time.

Jennifer

As a small business owner, payroll was always confusing and time-consuming. LivyPayroll made it simple and accurate without me needing to be an expert.

Stephen

We've processed payroll through LivyPayroll for over 3 years. It's reliable, easy to use, and gives me peace of mind.

Renee

FAQ

Common Questions

LivyPayroll is self-serve payroll software for U.S. small businesses, built for everyone from a sole proprietor with one employee to bookkeepers managing 40+ companies.

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LivyPayroll is self-serve payroll software built for small business owners who want full control over their payroll without paying for a managed service. It's powerful enough for bookkeepers managing payroll across 40+ companies, yet simple enough for a first-time business owner running payroll for a single employee.

Yes, LivyPayroll offers a free trial with no credit card required. Set up your company, add employees, run test payrolls, and explore every feature before committing. When you're ready, pricing starts at $14.99/month plus $2 per active employee. No setup fees. No contracts. Cancel any time.

Yes. When you run payroll, LivyPayroll calculates Social Security, Medicare, and federal and state income tax withholding using current IRS and state tables. Rates are updated as they change so your withholding is always accurate and compliant. No manual lookups, no spreadsheets.

Most users run a complete payroll cycle in under 5 minutes. Once employees are set up, simply confirm hours or salaries, review the auto-calculated withholding, and generate pay stubs. Whether you run payroll weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, the process is fast every time.

LivyPayroll supports payroll in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, including states with no state income tax. LivyPayroll handles all applicable federal and state tax calculations automatically.

LivyPayroll is one of the only truly self-serve payroll solutions on the market. You pay your employees directly and deposit your payroll taxes yourself. LivyPayroll provides the calculations and tax liabilities summary. Because you're not paying for a managed service, costs are a fraction of full-service alternatives.

Small business owner running payroll on his computer

Paid Plans

Unlimited monthly payroll runs

Generate weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly or monthly pay runs for all your employees.

No hidden fees, no limits. Just seamless payroll management at your fingertips. Choose LivyPayroll for unparalleled simplicity in payroll processing.

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