Make pay runs easy with online software for Canadian businesses
Do regular pay runs, and keep accurate records for a small number of employees using Xero accounting software. Or integrate a payroll app with Xero if your small business needs a more advanced solution.
Streamline online pay runs
Use Xero accounting software for straight-forward recurring pay runs.
Keep hold of employee pay records
Store employee data, personal details and payroll records securely with Xero online accounting software.
Connect to a payroll app
Use a third-party payroll app if you need a more advanced payroll solution.
Streamline online pay runs
Xero’s online accounting software calculates deductions, helps you pay a handful of employees, and keeps your payroll records intact.
- Enter employees hours, hourly rates, taxes and deductions
- Copy a previous pay run and make any changes
- Email or print payslips showing employee pay from Xero
Keep hold of employee pay records
Store pay run details online and reconcile wage payments.
- Employee pay records and bank account details are kept online
- Salary and wage payments are easy to reconcile
Connect to a payroll app
For a more advanced payroll solution, choose a third-party payroll app that integrates with Xero in Canada.
- Find a payroll app in the Xero App Store
- Easily sync employee data and payment details with Xero
Accounting software for your Canadian small business
Run your business accounting online with Xero. Easy-to-use accounting software, designed for your small business.
- Everything in one place
- Connect to your bank
- Collaborate in real time
- Customize to suit your needs
More about processing pay runs
Run pay run reports to review your pay runs and payroll information with a click of a button. View a breakdown of the amount paid to all, or individual employees, in a selected pay period. Includes further report customisations.
See how to run pay run reportsRun pay run reports to review your pay runs and payroll information with a click of a button. View a breakdown of the amount paid to all, or individual employees, in a selected pay period. Includes further report customisations.
See how to run pay run reportsAdd employees as contacts in Xero, then add key payroll information such as their wage rate, bank account details, tax number, email, and postal address. All personal information, pay details, and employee pay details are protected with multiple layers of security.
See how to add an employee for pay runsAdd employees as contacts in Xero, then add key payroll information such as their wage rate, bank account details, tax number, email, and postal address. All personal information, pay details, and employee pay details are protected with multiple layers of security.
See how to add an employee for pay runsEmail or print payslips showing employee earnings, any deductions, and total pay. Add a note to every employee’s payslip if needed. Quickly and easily view employee payslips at any time, from anywhere.
See how to generate payslipsEmail or print payslips showing employee earnings, any deductions, and total pay. Add a note to every employee’s payslip if needed. Quickly and easily view employee payslips at any time, from anywhere.
See how to generate payslipsFor a complete online payroll solution, choose one of the third-party payroll apps that integrate with Xero.
See payroll apps in the Xero App StoreFor a complete online payroll solution, choose one of the third-party payroll apps that integrate with Xero.
See payroll apps in the Xero App Store
FAQs
Yes, you can run reports to review your pay runs, view a breakdown of the amount paid to all, or to individual employees in a selected pay period and use this information to file your returns to the CRA.
Find out more on payroll from the CRAYes, you can run reports to review your pay runs, view a breakdown of the amount paid to all, or to individual employees in a selected pay period and use this information to file your returns to the CRA.
Find out more on payroll from the CRAYes, the Xero App Store has a section dedicated to helping improve staff productivity, reduce time spent on payroll, and stay on top of your compliance obligations.
Explore Xero’s App Store for Payroll HR apps in CanadaYes, the Xero App Store has a section dedicated to helping improve staff productivity, reduce time spent on payroll, and stay on top of your compliance obligations.
Explore Xero’s App Store for Payroll HR apps in CanadaWe have a 24/7 support team available plus a range of learning resources and support articles through our payroll learning hub and Xero Central.
We have a 24/7 support team available plus a range of learning resources and support articles through our payroll learning hub and Xero Central.
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FAQs about Xero in Canada
The best accounting software depends on your needs. Xero’s accounting software has flexible plans so you can adjust your subscriptions to access the features you need as your business grows.
Check out Xero’s pricing plans.The best accounting software depends on your needs. Xero’s accounting software has flexible plans so you can adjust your subscriptions to access the features you need as your business grows.
Check out Xero’s pricing plans.No – Xero is based in the cloud, so all you need is an internet connection. But you need a multi-factor authentication (MFA) app to log in to Xero. MFA extra layer of security by checking that it’s really you when you log in.
Learn about data protection with Xero.No – Xero is based in the cloud, so all you need is an internet connection. But you need a multi-factor authentication (MFA) app to log in to Xero. MFA extra layer of security by checking that it’s really you when you log in.
Learn about data protection with Xero.Yes, the Xero App Store has hundreds of apps to help manage your business, including apps specifically designed for your industry and for doing business wherever you are located.
Check out the Xero App Store.Yes, the Xero App Store has hundreds of apps to help manage your business, including apps specifically designed for your industry and for doing business wherever you are located.
Check out the Xero App Store.
