Just like any other organization, churches and ministries need to process their payroll and comply with IRS tax rules. The best church payroll services, aside from managing the usual pay processing and tax withholdings and filings at an affordable rate, offer features such as church-specific tax law expertise that make running payroll easier.
In this guide, we evaluated 13 providers to find the best church payroll services and narrowed it down to our top six.
- Gusto: Best (overall) for churches and ministries looking for basic yet reasonably-priced payroll, tax, and HR solutions.
- QuickBooks Payroll: Best for QuickBooks users and churches that want fast direct deposit options to pay employees.
- MinistryWorks: Best for ministries that need a dedicated payroll specialist.
- Patriot Payroll: Best for churches that want flexible payroll plans with budget-friendly do-it-yourself (DIY) tax filings and full-service options.
- Square Payroll: Best for ministries looking for a way to send paychecks instantly without paying extra.
- Clergy Financial Resources: Best for churches that need HR and payroll compliance help.
If you need help choosing a provider that’s right for your business, read our guide on how to choose a payroll service.
How We Chose the Top Church Payroll Services
We compared 13 payroll providers that offer church payroll software, looking for functionalities we believe are most important for churches and ministries. These features include payroll and tax management tools specific to church payroll, plus attributes that make the service easy to use. We also considered providers that offer flexible pricing options that are affordable for small businesses.
Based on our evaluation, Gusto ranked the highest in our list of best church payroll services. Aside from basic payroll, tax, and HR tools, it provides church-specific services for a reasonable price. It also runs unlimited payroll, files taxes, pays church employees through direct deposits and checks (pay cards too if the employee already has their own), and prepares tax forms with no additional cost.
To view our full evaluation criteria for best church payroll services, click through the tabs in the box below.
20% of Overall Score
We gave priority to those that offer automatic payroll runs, direct deposit with an option to process paper checks, and access to tax payment and filing, including year-end forms filing (W-2s and 1099s). Most of the payroll providers we reviewed earned 4 and above ratings in this criterion except for Clergy Financial Resources (it lacks multiple payment options) and Patriot Payroll (you have to get its premium Full Service plan if you want the provider to handle tax filings).
20% of Overall Score
We looked at the monthly implementation costs, processing costs, and set-up and year-end fees. Preference was given to providers that are affordable since churches and ministries are not-for-profit organizations. Patriot Payroll, Gusto, and QuickBooks Payroll may have scored perfect marks here, but if you’re looking for a low-cost full-service payroll with basic employee benefits, then Square Payroll is a great option.
20% of Overall Score
Payroll service and software should be easy to access, simple to set up, and have a user-friendly interface. A dedicated representative, as well as employer ID and tax set-up assistance, are top criteria. Sometimes, churches are on the lookout for HR advising and online resources or how-to guides. All of the six church payroll software we reviewed have online tools that are easy to learn, but if you want expert payroll support that doesn’t cost extra or isn’t included in a premium tier, then QuickBooks Payroll, MinistryWorks, and Square Payroll are good alternatives.
15% of Overall Score
We gave priority to church payroll services that have expertise in the unique tax treatment of clergy housing allowances and tax exemptions. We also looked into providers that integrate well with existing church accounting systems and/or time clocks. While MinistryWorks and QuickBooks Payroll scored the highest here, you may want to consider Clergy Financial Resources since its platform is designed to handle church payroll (but has limited integration options).
10% of Overall Score
Online onboarding, which means giving employees the option to fill out forms like W-4 and W-9 electronically, is the top criterion; following closely behind is the ability to offer a self-service portal that employees can use to see payments made, edit information, and/or print forms. Of the six providers we reviewed, only QuickBooks Payroll, Gusto, and Square Payroll offer employee portals with online onboarding.
10% of Overall Score
We considered user reviews, including those of our competitors, based on a 5-star scale; any option with an average of 4+ stars is ideal. Also, any software with 1,000+ reviews on any third-party site is preferred. We even searched for reviews left specifically by churches. The providers that didn’t get a perfect score here include QuickBooks Payroll and Square Payroll (both have less than 1,000 reviews) and MinistryWorks and Clergy Financial Resources (neither have user reviews on online sites like G2 and Capterra).
5% of Overall Score
Software with 60+ canned reports (preformatted reports) is considered robust, as well as those that are customizable and/or have functionality allowing users to build their own reports. None of the six church payroll software we reviewed offer 60+ pre-formatted reports, but if you want to create custom reports, consider either QuickBooks Payroll or Gusto since both have a report builder.
Gusto
PROS
- Unlimited and automated pay runs
- Online portals for employee self-onboarding
- Integrates with several third-party software (like Aplos, Xero, Clover, and QuickBooks)
CONS
- No dedicated payroll specialist
- Health benefits coverage limited to 39 states
- Time tracking included only in higher tiers
| RATING CRITERIA | Pricing | 5.00 | OUT OF | 5 |
| Church-specific Features | 2.00 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| HR Features | 4.00 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Popularity | 5.00 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Reporting | 4.00 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Payroll Features | 4.75 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Ease of Use | 3.88 | OUT OF | 5 |
Gusto scored better than the other providers because it offers full-service payroll, tax compliance, and basic HR tools at an affordable price. It offers unlimited pay runs, automated taxes and forms, and state new hire reporting. It also provides church employees with access to a self-service portal where they can access and view pay information online.
Gusto supports church payroll needs by allowing you to set up tax exemptions for the church and its ministers. In addition, it integrates well with Aplos, a nonprofit fund accounting software that automatically tracks payroll and tax payments for nonprofits and churches. Overall, it earned a score of 4.13 out of 5.
It would have gotten higher ratings in our evaluation had it not been for the limited coverage of its employee health benefits. Compared to providers like QuickBooks Payroll and Square Payroll in which benefits are available in all US states, the coverage of Gusto’s health insurance options is limited to only 39 states as of this writing. It also doesn’t have a dedicated payroll specialist who can help double-check your pay runs like MinistryWorks provides or the services of a clergy tax expert that Clergy Financial Resources offers.
However, many users raved about its ease of use, intuitive interface, and reasonably-priced payroll plans. Some, on the other hand, said that while it provides good customer service, contacting its support team can be a bit difficult at times.
Gusto’s online tools are designed to streamline and automate your payroll processes. To learn more about its functionalities, read our Gusto review.
Gusto Pricing
Gusto offers three plans that include full-service payroll, tax payments and filings (federal, state, and local), end-of-year reporting, access to employee benefits, and a self-service portal.
- Core plan: $39 plus $6 per employee monthly
- Complete tier: $39 plus $12 per employee monthly
- Concierge option: $149 plus $12 per employee monthly
If you want additional features like time tracking, paid time-off (PTO) management, hiring and onboarding, compliance alerts, and dedicated support, then consider its Complete and Concierge tiers.
Gusto Standout Features
- Efficient pay processing: In addition to automatic and unlimited pay runs, you can pay church employees via manual checks and direct deposits (two- and four-day options). It also offers next-day direct deposits—provided you subscribe to its Complete plan. But if you require faster direct deposits, QuickBooks Payroll is a great alternative as it has a same-day option.
- Tax payment and filing services: Depositing and filing payroll taxes won’t be a problem since Gusto handles that for you. Given that ministers may be exempt from certain taxes (like Medicare and Social Security), you can set up a church-specific tax exemption directly in the system. This is unlike Square Payroll and Patriot Payroll, which don’t have special codes for church payroll.
- Employee benefits: With Gusto, you get a wide range of benefits options—health insurance, dental and vision, 401(k) plans, workers’ compensation, and a health reimbursement program. MinistryWorks, Square Payroll, Clergy Financial Resources, and QuickBooks Payroll may offer benefits but the selection isn’t as robust. However, if Gusto doesn’t currently offer health insurance in your state—it’s only available in 39 states as of this writing—then consider QuickBooks Payroll and Square Payroll. Patriot Payroll doesn’t offer benefit options for employees.
- Clergy housing allowance: Setting up a housing allowance for ministers and the clergy is easy with Gusto. You can even add the allowance amount as a recurring reimbursement.
- Integration with Aplos: Gusto is the only church payroll software that we reviewed that connects seamlessly with Aplos, making it easy for you to track payroll and tax payments. It also integrates with several third-party solutions like QuickBooks, Xero, Homebase, and When I Work.
- Custom reports: Aside from customizable reports, Gusto offers an online report builder that allows you to create your own directly from its system. Of the six church payroll services we reviewed, only Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll have this feature.
QuickBooks Payroll
PROS
- Unlimited pay runs
- Next- and same-day direct deposits
- Health benefits cover all 50 US states
CONS
- Doesn’t automate local taxes and new hire reports
- Limited third-party integrations (mostly integrates with QuickBooks products)
- Access to a personal HR adviser and 24/7 payroll support experts only included in its highest tier
| RATING CRITERIA | Pricing | 5.00 | OUT OF | 5 |
| Church-Specific Features | 4.50 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| HR Features | 3.75 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Popularity | 1.25 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Reporting | 4.00 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Payroll Features | 4.25 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Ease of Use | 4.25 | OUT OF | 5 |
QuickBooks Payroll is best for churches that handle their own bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online to seamlessly integrate their payroll information. Its church-specific features, like multiple pay types for housing allowances, also make it a good option. It offers unlimited payroll runs and you can send direct deposits to your employees’ bank accounts within 24 hours. With its Premium plan, you can even send payroll funds on the same day.
While QuickBooks Payroll earned an overall score of 4.08 out of 5 in our evaluation, what pulled the ratings down is that it doesn’t file state new hire reports or automate local payroll taxes. And unlike Gusto and Square Payroll, it doesn’t integrate with a lot of third-party software.
In terms of user reviews, many said that it has a user-friendly platform that helps make pay processing easy for them. However, some users commented that while its customer representatives are helpful, the time it takes before they can chat or speak with someone is a bit long at times.
If you’re wondering whether QuickBooks Payroll has all the tools you need for your church or ministry, check out our QuickBooks Payroll review.
QuickBooks Payroll Pricing
QuickBooks Payroll offers three plans: Core, Premium, and Elite. The Core plan covers all the payroll basics—which includes next-day direct deposits, employee health benefits, and access to payroll support experts. QuickBooks Payroll’s Premium and Elite plans include additional functionalities, such as same-day direct deposits, workers’ compensation administration, time tracking, and 24/7 payroll support.
- Core plan: $45 plus $4 per employee monthly
- Premium option: $75 plus $8 per employee monthly
- Elite tier: $125 plus $10 per employee monthly
For a more in-depth read on QuickBooks Payroll plans, check out our comparison of QuickBooks Payroll Core vs Premium vs Elite.
QuickBooks Payroll Standout Features
- Fast direct deposits: Unlike the five other church payroll services we reviewed in this guide, QuickBooks Payroll offers same-day direct deposits. You do have to subscribe to its Premium plan in order to gain access to this feature.
- Efficient pay processing: Similar to Gusto, you get automatic and unlimited pay runs with QuickBooks Payroll. In addition to direct deposits, you can pay employees via paychecks. It also lets you set up church-specific tax exemptions and clergy housing allowances.
- Payroll tax filings: QuickBooks can handle payroll tax calculations and filings for federal and state, including end-of-year reports. While it calculates local taxes, it doesn’t file local tax forms. Of the six church payroll services we reviewed, only QuickBooks Payroll doesn’t offer federal, state, and local tax filings.
- Employee benefits: Unlike Gusto’s health insurance plans that cover only 39 states, QuickBooks Payroll’s employee benefits are available in all US states. However, if you’re looking for a health reimbursement option, consider either Gusto or Clergy Financial Resources.
- Expert payroll support: Even at its basic Core plan, you are granted access to payroll support experts whom you can contact via phone and 24/7 chat in case you require troubleshooting assistance and step-by-step help. If you need dedicated clergy tax experts and church payroll specialists, Clergy Financial Resources and MinistryWorks provide these services.
- Custom reports: In addition to customizable reporting, QuickBooks Payroll lets you build and create your own reports directly from its system.
MinistryWorks
PROS
- Automated payroll and tax filings
- Files state new hire reports
- Access to a dedicated payroll specialist
CONS
- Charges per pay run
- Limited benefits options
- Very few third-party software integrations
| RATING CRITERIA | Pricing | 3.50 | OUT OF | 5 |
| Church-specific Features | 5.00 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| HR Features | 2.38 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Popularity | 0 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Reporting | 3.00 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Payroll Features | 4.25 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Ease of Use | 4.00 | OUT OF | 5 |
MinistryWorks is a church payroll software that specializes in clergy and ministry tax law. It runs payroll, pays your employees via checks and direct deposit, and handles all federal, state, and local tax filings. In addition to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting, it manages tax withholdings and deductions and provides you with a dedicated payroll specialist. Overall, it earned a score of 3.49 out of 5.
This provider didn’t score as highly as Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll because it doesn’t offer unlimited pay runs, quick direct deposits, and a report builder for creating custom reports. It also has limited integration options with third-party software and the number of up-to-date user reviews available online are slim. However, users appreciate that its software is easy to use and its dedicated payroll specialists are responsive and helpful.
If you want to learn whether or not its church payroll services fit your ministry’s needs, read our MinistryWorks review.
MinistryWorks Pricing
MinistryWorks doesn’t publish its pricing on its website—you have to request a quote. However, you can get an estimate of its church payroll services through its online pricing calculator. For a church that pays 10 employees on a weekly basis, MinistryWorks costs $39.13 per pay run or just over $2,000 annually. Note that the annual pricing includes W-2 tax preparation services.
MinistryWorks Standout Features
- Efficient pay processing: With MinistryWorks, you are granted access to a church payroll software designed to handle the pay processing and tax calculation needs of ministries. It even offers automatic payroll runs, and you can pay employees via manual checks and direct deposits. It does not, however, provide same-day direct deposits as QuickBooks Payroll does. If you want to run payroll as many times as you need without having to pay extra, we recommend any of the other providers included in our guide, all of which offer unlimited pay runs.
- Tax filing services: MinistryWorks handles federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, including year-end tax reporting. You also get tax law compliance counseling and workers’ compensation audit assistance.
- Employee benefits: In addition to pay-as-you-go workers’ compensation and clergy housing allowances, MinistryWorks offers health care reporting and employee eligibility status tracking. However, if you’re looking for more robust benefits options, consider QuickBooks Payroll. Gusto is also a good alternative, but its health insurance plans aren’t available in all US states.
- Dedicated payroll support: QuickBooks may include expert payroll support even in its basic Core plan, but MinistryWorks provides a personal payroll specialist who can help review and check pay runs to all of its clients. Note that Patriot Payroll and Square Payroll don’t offer this service, while Clergy Financial Resources and Gusto either charge extra for it or the service is included in the highest tier.
Patriot Payroll
PROS
- Reasonably priced
- Unlimited pay runs
- Has flexible plans that include DIY tax filing and full-service payroll options
CONS
- Direct deposit takes four days
- Limited reporting and integration options
- Lacks employee benefits and a dedicated payroll specialist
| RATING CRITERIA | Pricing | 5.00 | OUT OF | 5 |
| Church-specific Features | 2.00 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| HR Features | 2.00 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Popularity | 5.00 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Reporting | 3.00 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Payroll Features | 3.25 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Ease of Use | 3.25 | OUT OF | 5 |
Patriot Payroll is a good option for churches as it offers flexible and affordably priced payroll plans. Its basic service that includes DIY tax filings costs only $10 plus $4 per employee monthly. It lets you process unlimited pay runs and pay church employees through direct deposit or manual checks. With its full-service option, you don’t have to worry about tax payments and filings (federal, state, and local) since Patriot Payroll will handle it for you.
Overall, it earned a score of 3.45 out of 5. What prevented this provider from getting higher ratings in our evaluation includes its limited reporting and integration options. While you can set up and create deductions for health insurance or retirement plans, it doesn’t offer employee benefits options like most of the other providers do (particularly Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll, which both offer a robust selection). And unlike MinistryWorks, you won’t get a personal payroll specialist to help check your pay runs.
Interested to learn whether Patriot Payroll can handle your business’ pay processing needs, check out our Patriot Payroll review.
Patriot Payroll Pricing
Patriot Payroll offers two flexible plans: Basic Payroll and Full Service Payroll. The Basic Payroll plan enables you to process payroll and tax calculations for church employees but you have to handle tax filing yourself. If you need both payroll and tax filing services, then its Full Service plan is the best option.
- Basic Payroll plan: Starts at $10/month plus $4 per employee
- Full Service Payroll tier: Starts at $30/month plus $4 per employee
Patriot Payroll Standout Features
- Affordability: Its Basic Payroll option may not include tax filing services, but at $10 plus $4 per employee monthly, the cost is budget-friendly, especially for small ministries. Even if you decide to upgrade to its Full Service Payroll tier, the monthly cost of $30 plus $4 per employee is still quite reasonable. Although if you have the budget to get Patriot’s full payroll services, you may want to consider Square Payroll. It is slightly more expensive if you have 1+ employee (at $29 plus $5 per employee monthly) but you get employee benefits options like healthcare and retirement plans—features that Patriot Payroll doesn’t offer.
- Efficient pay processing: In addition to unlimited pay runs, you can pay church employees via paychecks and direct deposits. However, Patriot Payroll doesn’t have same-day direct deposits like QuickBooks Payroll, plus you have to set up tax codes so that its system can handle minister pay. This is unlike MinistryWorks and Clergy Financial Resources, which have the church-specific codes already built into their systems.
- Tax filing services: Patriot Payroll can handle tax payments and filings, including year-end reporting of federal, state, and local taxes—provided you subscribe to its Full Service Payroll plan.
- Expert payroll support: You get expert support that you can contact via phone, email, and chat in case you have payroll-related queries. Best of all, this service is free. However, if you’re looking for dedicated payroll and clergy tax support, MinistryWorks has personal payroll experts who can help review pay runs and Clergy Financial Resources has advisers who can guide you through church-specific tax regulations.
Square Payroll
PROS
- Affordability
- Automated tax payments and filings
- Unlimited pay runs
CONS
- No dedicated church payroll specialist
- Limited report customization
- Phone support requires a customer code; its support team is difficult to reach at times
| RATING CRITERIA | Pricing | 4.50 | OUT OF | 5 |
| Church-specific Features | 0 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| HR Features | 3.75 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Popularity | 2.50 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Reporting | 3.00 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Payroll Features | 4.50 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Ease of Use | 3.75 | OUT OF | 5 |
With Square Payroll, you are assured that you will have access to affordably priced tools (cheapest on our list for the value it provides, i.e., benefit options that Patriot doesn’t offer) that will help you automatically process payroll, calculate and file quarterly and annual taxes, and manage employee benefits (like health and workers’ compensation). It also allows you to pay employees by paychecks and direct deposits or instantly via Cash App, with no additional charge–faster than other providers on our list (except QuickBooks that charges a premium for same-day deposit). Overall, it scored 3.33 out of 5 in our evaluation.
Square Payroll didn’t score higher marks in our evaluation because it doesn’t offer church-specific features, such as built-in payroll codes for ministers and a dedicated clergy payroll expert. You also can’t create custom reports directly from its system like you can with Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll. Plus, getting phone support can be difficult at times with wait times that can be a bit long and a required customer code to contact its support team.
However, we still included Square Payroll in our list of best church payroll services given its low-cost payroll, tax filing, and employee benefits solutions. Many users said that its affordability is one of Square Payroll’s best features. They also like that it has a user-friendly platform that helps them save time when processing payroll.
To learn more about how Square Payroll can help you manage payroll and tax filing processes, read our Square Payroll review.
Square Payroll Pricing
Square Payroll offers flat pricing that costs $29 plus $5 per employee monthly. This includes full-service payroll with unlimited pay runs, employee benefits, and automatic payroll tax calculations, payments, and filings.
Square Payroll Standout Features
- Low-cost payroll: Square Payroll offers full-service payroll that is more affordable than other popular providers like Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll. While its monthly fee beyond one employee is slightly more expensive than Patriot Payroll’s Full Service plan ($30 plus $4 per employee monthly), Square provides more features like multiple payment options and access to healthcare and retirement plans. However, if you’re willing to handle payroll tax filing yourself, then Patriot’s basic tier is a cheaper option—costing only $10 plus $4 per employee monthly.
- Efficient pay processing: With Square Payroll, you get automatic and unlimited pay runs in addition to automated tax payments and filings (including year-end reporting). But if you want a payroll solution with built-in church-specific codes, then MinistryWorks and Clergy Financial Resources are great alternatives. And while Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, and Patriot Payroll may not have built-in codes, their online tools are robust enough to handle church payroll services.
- Employee payments through the Square cash app: Aside from direct deposits and paychecks, you can send employee payments through Square’s Cash App for iOS and Android devices. Of the six church payroll services we reviewed, only Square Payroll allows you to send employee payments via mobile apps.
Clergy Financial Resources
PROS
- Unlimited pay runs
- Offers HR consultation
- Has a dedicated clergy tax expert and payroll specialist
CONS
- Expensive for small churches
- Charges per pay run; you also have to pay a setup fee
- Limited benefits, reporting, and third-party integration options
| RATING CRITERIA | Pricing | 2.75 | OUT OF | 5 |
| Church-specific Features | 3.50 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| HR Features | 2.38 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Popularity | 0 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Reporting | 0 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Payroll Features | 3.75 | OUT OF | 5 | |
| Ease of Use | 3.5 | OUT OF | 5 |
Clergy Financial Resources is a great option for ministries as an all-inclusive church payroll software that provides HR and clergy tax guidance. It runs unlimited payrolls, files quarterly and year-end tax reports, and calculates and pays both federal and state taxes electronically. You are also granted access to a dedicated clergy tax expert and a payroll specialist, plus it offers HR support to help you stay compliant and manage the complexities of church HR. Overall, it scored 2.76 out of 5 in our evaluation.
This provider ranked the lowest in our list of best church payroll services because its third-party integration, benefits, and reporting options are limited. Clergy Financial Resources also is more expensive than the five other payroll providers in this guide—its monthly fees start at $55. And while its online user reviews aren’t as numerous as popular payroll software, most of the feedback is positive with reviewers commending its robust church payroll and tax filing services, including its responsive dedicated specialists.
To learn more about how Clergy Financial Resources is designed to help churches with their pay processing needs, read our Clergy Financial Resources review.
Clergy Financial Resources Pricing
Clergy Financial Resources’ pricing starts at $55 per month for up to two employees on a monthly payroll. It also offers customized pricing based on your church payroll needs. We were quoted $224 monthly for 10 employees paid weekly and $125 monthly for 10 employees paid biweekly. It even has a 12-month pricing guarantee with no additional costs for year-end reporting. However, you have to pay a setup fee of $150.
Note that some of Clergy Financial Resources services require add-on fees, such as clergy tax support ($355) and Pro Advisor payroll and HR support ($75 each). It also offers church benefit plans that include an education assistance plan and a health reimbursement arrangement that cost $295 and $395, respectively.
Clergy Financial Resources Standout Features
- Efficient pay processing: With Clergy Financial Resources, you can run payroll as many times as you need and want. It supports church-specific codes and can handle clergy-related allowances with ease. It also lets you pay employees via direct deposit but doesn’t have QuickBooks Payroll’s same-day options.
- Payroll tax payments and filings: In addition to electronic payroll tax payments (federal, state, and local), Clergy Financial Resources can handle quarterly and end-of-year tax reporting. However, if you’re looking for a more cost-efficient option, consider Square Payroll as it provides full-service pay processing and tax filing services for only $29 plus $5 per employee monthly.
- Clergy tax, payroll, and HR compliance support: You get a wide range of support services from Clergy Financial Resources to help you stay compliant as you tackle the intricacies of handling church-related tax, payroll, and HR issues—it only services churches. While you have to pay extra for these, Clergy Financial Resources’ church compliance support is more extensive than that from providers like Gusto, Square Payroll, and Patriot Payroll.
Looking for a wider range of payroll options? Check out our buyer’s guides on the best payroll services and best payroll software.
Bottom Line
Churches and ministries have more complicated requirements than general small businesses and need access to clergy tax law and church payroll practice expertise. Depending on your budget, there are different church payroll services to choose from. Apart from affordability, the best church payroll software should have features that help ministries pay clergy and non-clergy employees efficiently and, at the same time, be tax compliant.
We found that Gusto offers all of the features churches would need to facilitate their payroll and tax compliance needs. It’s easy to use, the provider handles tax filings for you, and the price is reasonable when compared to other church payroll services. Sign up to try it free today.
