CHICAGO — July 11, 2007 — Online payroll service SurePayroll announced today that it has received PC Magazine's highest editorial honor, the Editors' Choice Award. In the magazine's annual payroll review, its editorial staff preferred SurePayroll over all other online payroll services.
PC Magazine favored SurePayroll for its ability to file all taxes automatically, comprehensive employee records and extensive support for deductions. The review also noted that SurePayroll allows users to export to a variety of formats, including EXCEL, MYOB and QuickBooks.
"As if payroll processing weren't painful enough, when it's done, you still have to deal with state and federal taxes. That's where SurePayroll can flaunt its biggest selling point: The online payroll application files your taxes automatically and the company even represents you if issues arise with the IRS," states the PC Magazine review.
The review notes that handling payroll can include unexpected complications with satisfying government obligations such as filling out required forms and making regular tax filings.
According to Internal Revenue Service statistics, 40 percent of small businesses pay an average penalty of $845 per year for late or incorrect payroll filings, a cost that can be avoided by using a payroll service that takes care of tax issues for users, the review mentions.
The review also highlights SurePayroll's simple, step-by-step process - from entering employee information to printing checks and accessing essential small business forms. It describes unique new features, including a human resources center in which users can easily access compliance documents and HR forms such as employment applications, interview checklists, invoices and how-to guides on best practices in dealing with employees.
"Since my last look, the site has seen some enhancements: You'll find online help, new reports, customizable fields for HR data, and more, making this already competent, easy-to-use, comprehensive online payroll program even better," states the reviewer.
The PC Magazine Editors' Choice distinction is awarded to products and services that stand out from and above similar products in their categories. There is no external nomination process: The products under consideration are those that have been reviewed by the expert analysts in PC Magazine Labs.
"It is a major honor for us to be recognized as the best payroll service by such a trusted and respected publication," said SurePayroll President Michael Alter. "The award is a testament to the hard work our employees do on a daily basis to ensure we offer small business owners the most complete and easy to use payroll solution."
About PC Magazine:
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About SurePayroll:
SurePayroll is the online alternative to ADP® and Paychex®. SurePayroll's service and team members are dedicated to providing an easy, convenient online payroll service at a price small business owners can afford. Tens of thousands of customers rely on SurePayroll to process payroll wherever they want in as few as two minutes.
In addition, SurePayroll offers small businesses solutions for managing 401(k) plans, health insurance, workers' compensation, HR compliance and employee screening. For accountants and banking partners, SurePayroll provides private-label services that enable them to offer payroll processing to their small business clients.
Over the last decade, SurePayroll has received numerous prestigious awards for its innovative technology and outstanding customer service, including recognition from PC Magazine, Inc. 500, Accounting Today, the Stevie Awards and many others.
For more information, you can visit http://www.surepayroll.com, call 877.954.7873 or follow us on http://twitter.com/SurePayroll.
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