ADP and Microsoft Launch Integrated Payroll and Tax Solution for Small Businesses

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ADP and Microsoft have launched a beta version of ADP Payroll, a new solution integrated with Microsoft Office Small Business Accounting, designed for small business owners and accountants seeking an integrated accounting, payroll, and tax processing software application. The offering is part of a new Microsoft Office edition optimized for small business management, which includes financial management, accounting, and payroll solutions. ADP Payroll will enable small companies to manage their daily business processes more efficiently, automate, and streamline the payroll and tax filing process.

Key Takeaways:

  • ADP Payroll is a new solution integrated with Microsoft Office Small Business Accounting, designed for small business owners and accountants.
  • The joint solution is part of a new Microsoft Office edition optimized for small business management, including financial management, accounting, and payroll solutions.
  • ADP Payroll will provide a flexible hosted payroll and tax processing solution that enables self-serve users to handle all aspects of the payroll function and calculate federal, state, and local taxes.
  • The payroll and tax processing application will be easy to set-up and feature an intuitive user interface that matches the experience of using the Microsoft Office Small Business Accounting package.
  • The product will transfer timesheet data into the payroll application and payroll and tax information into the Microsoft Office Small Business Accounting general ledger, resulting in time and cost efficiencies for small businesses.
  • ADP has a deep understanding of the needs of the small business market and a proven track record in providing comprehensive payroll-related services that meet their needs.
  • Microsoft and ADP have partnered to redefine business management for small businesses by integrating ADP's payroll platform into Microsoft Office Small Business Accounting.
  • ADP Small Business Services provides accurate and convenient payroll and integrated business solutions for accountants and small businesses, including payroll management, tax and compliance, human resource management, benefits administration, time and labor management, and insurance services.

Statistics:

  • $7.8 billion in revenues from ADP in 2005.
  • 550,000 clients of ADP.
  • 475,000 clients of ADP Employer Services (ES).
  • 1-866-4ASK-ADP (1-866-427-5237) as the phone number for more information about ADP's accountant or small business offerings.
  • 1.800.225.5237 as the phone number to contact a local ADP sales office.
  • www.adp.com and www.sbs.adp.com as the website addresses for ADP Employer Services.

Sources:

  • ADP
  • Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NYSE:ADP)