ADP® for One
Fast, simple payroll for one employee
ADP for One is payroll built for S corps and solopreneurs, from the small business payroll pros at ADP.
- Pay yourself in just minutes, with taxes automatically deducted and filed
- Get 24/7 payroll support from ADP professionals
- Packages start at $500 per year for one-time annual payroll, billed annually (its like paying approximately $42 per month).
- 9 out of 10 startup customers say ADP payroll software is easy to use¹
Why do solo businesses choose ADP?
Even when you’re the only employee, it’s a lot to get payroll and taxes right. ADP manages the calculations, filings and tax work for you, with 24/7 real-person support to help you avoid errors, stay compliant and keep your business moving.
Run payroll in minutes
Payroll, taxes and managing compliance are a breeze with ADP for One.
- Pay yourself in just minutes, with helpful tips to guide you along the way
- Taxes are automatically deducted and filed
- Run payroll with confidence (thanks to AI-enabled common error flagging)
- Sync with your general ledger
- Put recurring payroll on autopilot
Count on ADP, day or night
Get peace of mind. ADP for One is backed by decades of small business payroll expertise.
- Get 24/7 live payroll support from ADP pros
- ADP Assist™ (with smart AI) is ready to instantly answer your payroll and HR questions
- Notifications help keep you on top of deadlines
- Stay ahead of the latest state and federal tax laws for all 50 states
Go beyond your paycheck
Paying yourself is just the beginning.
- Quickly make payments to independent contractors
- Pay and manage your vendor bills. Choose credit card, ACH or check3
- Invoice your clients and include easy payment links3
Take care of yourself
When you're ready to add on more, you can protect your health, build wealth and manage your business all in one solution.
- Maximize retirement contributions, enjoy potential tax advantages and invest in your long-term goals with a Solo 401(k) or other available ADP 401(k) plan1
- Review your current business insurance coverage to help identify any potential gaps, streamline your policies, and improve the overall protection of your business2
- Access one of the fastest-growing forms of health benefits in the country: a CHOICE Arrangement (also known as ICHRA) can be a good option for an S-Corp4
- Access insurance that can help safeguard your company and business assets, and keep operations running smoothly when unexpected events occur2
- Simplify administration with tools that connect directly to your payroll
S corp payroll
S corps can save $1,000s on taxes
As an S corp, you might be able to get thousands of dollars in tax savings on distributions paid to you. You’ll also need to pay yourself a wage, and ADP for One makes it fast and affordable.
Packages start at $500 per year for one-time annual payroll, billed annually (its like paying approximately $42 per month).
Grow your services whenever you’re ready
Take care of your future and protect your business with optional add-ons that connect directly to your payroll.
Retirement plans¹
Maximize retirement contributions, enjoy potential tax advantages, and invest in your long-term goals with a Solo 401(k) or other available ADP 401(k) plan.
Business insurance²
Access insurance that can help safeguard your company and business assets, and keep operations running smoothly when unexpected events occur.
Getting started with ADP is easy
Set up in just three simple steps.
1
Share your business details
Tell us your EIN, bank info and how you want to get paid.
2
Complete your setup
Follow a guided setup with ADP support, including taxes, filings and how you pay yourself.
3
Run your first payroll
Pay yourself with a few clicks, backed by 24/7 live payroll support when you need it.
Compare RUN Powered by ADP® payroll packages
Explore payroll and HR software features to find the right level of support for your small business.
- Payroll: Computer, Mobile App, Phone Call
- Direct Deposit
- 24/7 Customer Support
- Robust Reporting
- General Ledger Interface
- New-Hire Reporting
- W-2 & 1099 Forms
- Tax Filing
- Payroll Delivery
- ADP Assist™ virtual assistant
- ADP Assist™ payroll inspector
- ADP Assist™ smart timesheet import
- Multi-company Management
- Multi-jurisdiction Payroll
- Wisely® Direct Debit Card
- Bill Pay and Client Invoicing
- ADP® Employee Access
- New Hire Onboarding
- Employee Discounts
- Background Checks
- HR Tracking
- Time and Attendance
- Retirement³
- Workers' Compensation²
- Health Insurance²
Why solo businesses choose ADP
W-2s without the worry
“I use [ADP] to run payroll for myself, ensuring I get a W-2 and pay taxes as an employee. It’s user-friendly, provides easy chat support, all tax information in one place, and alerts me for payroll preparation.”
- Name
- Amber S., verified G2 reviewer
- Title
- Chief Executive Officer
Off your plate, on your side
“[ADP] helps me with deductions for my S Corp payroll, and I love that I don’t have to do much because I’m busy with my full-time job. The support team is knowledgeable and friendly, making setup extremely easy.”
- Name
- Vicky H., verified G2 reviewer
From daunting to done
“[ADP] simplifies payroll for my S corp, a previously daunting task, and the ease of setup and user-friendliness have been invaluable.”
- Name
- Emily C., verified G2 reviewer
- Title
- Influencer & Content Creator
Payroll insights for solo businesses
Payroll for one employee FAQs
Payroll for one employee is payroll for a business with a single employee, often the owner. It covers paying that employee, withholding and filing payroll taxes, and meeting deadlines. ADP for One is payroll just for S corps and solopreneurs, with payroll taxes automatically deducted and filed and 24/7 payroll support from ADP pros.
The easiest payroll software is the one that fits how much help you want. For a one-person business, that usually means guided setup, automatic tax filing and support when questions come up. ADP for One includes all three, and 9 out of 10 startup customers say ADP payroll software is easy to use.¹
No, but it can save you a lot of work. Even one employee (including you) comes with tax calculations, filings and deadlines. If you’re an S corp paying yourself a wage, payroll software can deduct and file your payroll taxes for you, help flag common errors and keep you on top of deadlines. ADP for One does all of that, with 24/7 payroll support from ADP pros.
Doing payroll manually means calculating wages, withholding and paying taxes and filing on time yourself, without a payroll provider. It takes careful data entry, flawless recordkeeping and consistently meeting deadlines. You’ll need to:
- Agree upon a salary or hourly wage
- Use a time clock or other means to track hours worked
- Calculate gross wages
- Deduct health care and any other pre-tax benefits you offer
- Withhold income tax, FICA taxes and any state taxes that apply
- Calculate employer contributions to FICA and unemployment tax
- Deduct garnishments and post-tax benefits, if applicable
- Pay your employee via check or direct deposit
Keep in mind that even with just one employee, there’s a chance you can make a mistake when processing payroll manually, which may result in fines from government agencies.
ADP for One starts at $500 per year for one-time annual payroll, billed annually, which is the equivalent of $42/month. Quarterly billing is also available at $127.95/quarter. Your final price depends on the services you need, and integrations or related products can also affect it.
With the required documents ready, you can self-onboard in minutes and start running payroll within days.
To set up payroll for one employee, you’ll need your business’s tax ID numbers, your employee’s tax forms and a defined pay schedule. Specifically:
- Employer identification number (EIN)
- State and local tax ID numbers, if applicable
- State unemployment ID number
- Employee’s I-9 and W-4 forms
- Employee’s state withholding allowance certificate
- Department of Labor records
- Defined pay periods
S corp owners and other one-person businesses that need to pay themselves correctly use ADP for payroll. Our payroll-for-one customers include financial services providers, trucking businesses, retail owners and more. Whatever your business, ADP can help.
Yes. ADP’s products and services grow with you as you add employees, and our HR and hiring tools can help you manage a growing team.
It depends on how your LLC is taxed.|| By default, a single-member LLC is taxed like a sole proprietorship, so owners generally pay themselves through an owner's draw rather than payroll. If your LLC is taxed as an S corp, you'll need to pay yourself a wage through payroll, with payroll taxes withheld and filed. ADP for One makes that simple, with payroll taxes automatically deducted and filed. A tax professional can help you decide which approach fits your business.
Yes. ADP for One is payroll just for S corps and solopreneurs. As an S corp, you’ll need to pay yourself a wage, and ADP for One makes it fast and affordable, with quarterly and yearly payroll options.
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