Features
Built to handle payroll end to end
From the first pay run to year-end filing, Diversified Payday keeps everything secure, accurate, and simple.
Payroll Built for Clarity, Not Complexity
Most payroll software feels like it was designed for accountants, not business owners. We built Diversified Payday with a straightforward philosophy: payroll automation should be invisible, bulletproof, and completely predictable. Whether you are managing W-2 employees, paying independent 1099 contractors, or navigating complex multi-state compliance, our infrastructure handles the heavy lifting in the background.
We don't hide behind corporate buzzwords or force you into expensive, custom-quoted brackets just to access standard tools. From automated tax withholding to bank-grade data security and dedicated worker portals, you get enterprise-grade operational power that scales dynamically with your business runway.
Active workers
| Name | Type | SSN |
|---|---|---|
| Alicia Romero | W-2 | ***-**-4821 |
| Marcus A. Vance | 1099 | ***-**-6789 |
| Priya Nair | W-2 | ***-**-3107 |
Run status
- Alicia RomeroReady to Process
- Marcus A. VanceFrozen / Paused
- Priya NairReady to Process
- Daniel OkaforReady to Process
Flexible Payroll Runs
Pay your team weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly. Set it once and run payroll in minutes. Unlimited payroll runs.
Automatic Withholding
State and federal withholding is calculated for you based on each worker's filing status and location, including local/county and other payroll taxes.
Year-End Forms
Generate W-2 and 1099-NEC forms on demand, from $2.99 per form, with no annual minimums.
Time Off & Policies
Track sick, vacation, and PTO with lump-sum or accrual-based policies that fit your company, including custom and state mandated settings.
PII Masking Everywhere
Worker PII masking everywhere: SSNs and EINs are masked to the last 4 digits across the entire platform, never fully exposed.
Role-Based Security
Encrypted sessions and dedicated gates keep employers, employees, contractors, and accountant/bookkeeper access profiles separated.
Direct Deposit (Employer Bank ACH/NACHA)*
Prepare a bank-ready NACHA file for each payroll run. The employer uploads it through their financial institution's ACH Origination or Treasury Management service, so your own bank originates the payments and you keep custody of funds. Diversified Payday never moves, holds, or releases money.
Payroll Banking Profile*
Store your company's ACH origination details once (company ID, origination routing number, offset account, and SEC codes), then reuse them to generate balanced or unbalanced NACHA files for every run.
Test NACHA File Generator*
Generate clearly labeled TEST / NON-PRODUCTION NACHA files to validate your bank's upload process before running live payroll. Test output is marked non-production and is never usable for real payments.
ACH Origination Setup Resources
A printable checklist of the exact questions to ask your bank about ACH origination, cutoffs, lead times, and balanced vs. unbalanced file formats before your first funded run.
Retirement (401k) Contributions
Pre and post-tax retirement deductions with employer match and detailed contribution reports.
Multi-State Payroll
Handle remote and out-of-state workers with per-state withholding and SUI registration tracking.
Advanced Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Multi-channel verification at sign-in: SMS text codes, secure email codes, and app-based TOTP engines like Google Authenticator or 1Password, enabled independently per account.
Direct E-Verify Integration
Confirm employment eligibility with built-in E-Verify checks, keeping new-hire verification in one compliant workflow.
Free E-Verify account required.
Unemployment & Tax Reporting
Track SUI/SUTA, FUTA 940 (standard flat 0.6% net rate), and state and county withholding so every unemployment and tax filing stays organized.
Custom Deductions & Benefits
Build itemized deduction types and track benefits eligibility for your whole team, in addition to standard popular deductions.
Time Tracking & Timecards
Import hours and approve timecards directly into a payroll run, no double entry.
Bulk Import & Batch Payroll
Onboard workers and run large payrolls from a single spreadsheet upload.
Check Printing & Vouchers
Print checks on top or bottom with vouchers or generate clean pay stubs on demand.
Reports & Audit Log
Exportable payroll reports plus a complete activity history of every change.
Accountant & Bookkeeper Access
Dedicated role tiers let advisors work in the books without exposing sensitive data.
Accounting Software Integration
Integrates with QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage.
SS/TIN/EIN Verification
Automatic verification for validity of all federal tax ID numbers.
Worker Private Portal
A private, secure portal where each worker views pay stubs, tax forms, and personal details.
Workers can update their own information if allowed by the employer.
Integrated Help Desk Ticket Support System
Enables workers to draft and submit assistance tickets directly to organization payroll administrators from their secure private portal. Empowers primary payroll managers to track, coordinate, or escalate ongoing service tickets to our global platform operations team with a single click.
* requires upgrade.
... and more.
Wondering how our included headcount pricing stacks up? See how Diversified Payday compares to QuickBooks Payroll and Gusto side-by-side.
Tired of legacy processing blocks and hidden fees? Check out our full comparison against ADP RUN, Paycor, and Paylocity.
A Dedicated Portal for Every Role
Employers & Admins
- Run and review payroll
- Manage workers & invites
- Configure company settings
- View billing & forms
W-2 Employees
- Download pay stubs
- Access tax documents
- Update personal details
- View time-off balances
1099 Contractors
- Track payments
- Submit invoices
- Download 1099 forms
- Manage tax classification
Our non-custodial model automates the filing paperwork while leaving cash management completely in your control. Diversified Payday never moves, holds, or takes custody of your funds, so you decide when tax and payroll cash leaves your own bank, right up to the day the tax is legally due.
* Control of payment timing does not alter the employer's legal responsibilities. Employers remain responsible for ensuring that payroll tax funds and employee withholdings are preserved and remitted in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
On the Horizon: Embedded Tax Clearing Houses
While we prioritize a clean, non-custodial e-filing model for maximum security today, our 2027 technical roadmap includes optional integrations with automated embedded clearing partners. This will allow high-volume enterprise organizations and small businesses alike to opt into automated end-to-end tax remittance directly through licensed payment partners if they prefer a hands-off remittance workflow.
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