Zoho Payroll: Product Updates - June 2025

Zoho Payroll: Product Updates - June 2025

This June, we’re taking a giant step forward. One that reflects what we’ve heard from you, the businesses that power economies.

For our customers using the latest version of Zoho Payroll (organizations created after Dec 12, 2024) in the United States, we’re excited to introduce the Professional Plan, shaped by some of your most requested features. With multi-state support and multiple pay rates for an employee, you now have more control, more flexibility, and more confidence with every pay run. And we didn’t stop there.

From additional forms in India to smart enhancements in the UAE, every update this month has been thoughtfully built to simplify the way you manage your payroll.

Multi-State Payrolls (US)

If your employees work across multiple states in the US, payroll shouldn't get any complex. Now, with the release of the new professional plan, Zoho Payroll supports work locations of employees in all the U.S. states, all while staying compliant with each state’s local laws and tax requirements.

We calculate and withhold federal, state, and local taxes from employee wages and account for employer contributions such as Social Security, Medicare, and State Unemployment Insurance. These obligations are tracked and reported accurately, so your filings reach the right agencies on time.

We have also incorporated reciprocity agreements into our system. Should the employee reside in one state but work in another, you can configure to apply the reciprocity agreement, when applicable, to ensure that they will be taxed only in the state of residence.

Multi-state payroll is available in the Professional plan of Zoho Payroll. 


Multiple Pay Rates for Employees (US)

Some employees might do more than one job in your organization. Their pay should reflect the different roles they take on. For example, consider an employee who works part-time as a customer support associate and also handles weekend IT maintenance. You pay them $20/hour for support duties and $35/hour for IT tasks. 

With this feature in Zoho Payroll, you can now associate multiple pay rates to an employee. Each rate is based on the specific role they perform. When it's time to run payroll, you can include the hours worked under each role of an employee. Learn how to add multiple pay rates

With multiple pay rates in Zoho Payroll:
  • Both roles and corresponding rates can be added to the employee’s profile.
  • During payroll processing, their pay is calculated based on the hours worked in each role.
This feature is available in the Professional plan of Zoho Payroll.


Introducing Custom Roles (US)

Few users of Zoho Payroll  might require access to all the data in your Zoho Payroll organization. Others might need tighter control and specific access based on job responsibilities. That’s where custom roles come in.

Using custom roles in Zoho Payroll, you can now create roles beyond the default ones. Choose exactly what each role can view, create, edit, or delete—from employee pay details to tax information. You decide who needs access to what, and we make sure it stays that way.

 For example, you can create a role like Senior Financial Reporter with view-only access. That person sees only what’s relevant to their job, nothing more.

Custom roles are available in the Professional plan of Zoho Payroll.


Reporting Tags for Smarter Payroll Insights (US)

When your payroll grows, so does the need to track how money flow across your business. With reporting tags in Zoho Payroll, you can now organize payroll data using custom labels (e.g., work shifts).

You can assign these tags to employees and filter payroll reports based on them. This gives you a clear view of where your payroll costs are going. Learn how to create reporting tags

Reporting tags are available in the Professional plan of Zoho Payroll.

Manage Documents (US)

From employee contracts to company-wide tax filings, payroll involves a lot of paperwork. Now, with the Documents feature in Zoho Payroll, you can securely store and organize both employee-specific and organization-level documents—all in one place.

You can upload employee specific documents, such as ID proofs, offer letters, or salary revision letters. For broader needs, you can add and manage organizational documents like company-level compliance records. Learn how to manage documents 

This feature is available in the Professional plan of Zoho Payroll.


Bonus Payroll (US)

Whether it’s a year-end bonus or a performance-based reward, bonus payroll gives you the flexibility to issue one-time bonuses independently of your regular schedule. There’s no need to specify a pay period, so you can reward employees when the moment calls for it. 



Off-Cycle Payroll (US)

There may be situations where certain payments need to be processed outside the regular payroll schedule. Off-cycle payroll allows you to disburse such payments, whether for corrections or time-sensitive disbursements that require immediate attention based on the pay period you specify.


Both Bonus and Off-Cycle Payrolls are available in the Professional Plan of Zoho Payroll.

Introducing Approvals for Pay Runs (US)

In Zoho Payroll, approvals are built into the way your team works. Based on the roles and permissions you assign, some users will see the option to submit a pay run, while others with the right access can approve it. This helps make sure that pay runs are double-checked and only processed after the right person approves them.

This feature is available in the Professional plan of Zoho Payroll.

Instant Bank Account Verification for Direct Deposits with Plaid (US)

While configuring Direct Deposit — used to transfer funds directly to your employee bank account and make tax payments to relevant tax authorities — you can now almost instantly verify your bank account by securely logging in via Plaid. It’s quick, secure, and designed to help you get started with direct deposits more efficiently.

Download Form 16 with Form 12BA (India)

Form 12BA is a statement that lists perquisites and other fringe benefits provided to an employee in addition to their regular salary. If your organization has early access to upload Part B of Form 16 in Zoho Payroll, you can generate and download Form 16, which includes Form 12BA as page 3 of the document.

Other Enhancements

Origin Country Sync (All GCC Editions): While syncing employee details from Zoho People, you can now sync the origin country of employees as well. 

Alrajhi Bank Advice Format (KSA): You can download bank advice to manually transfer the salaries to your employees’ bank accounts in the Alrajhi Bank format.

 

That's a wrap for now! We are always eager to hear your suggestions so we can help you do payroll better. Feel free to share them in the comments below.

If you need any assistance, please write to us at support@zohopayroll.com, and we'll help you. Stay tuned for more updates from Zoho Payroll.

With a shared purpose,
The Zoho Payroll Team







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