New hires in. Paperwork handled.
Collect employee details, Form W-4 and direct deposit information through guided onboarding, with AI helping reduce manual data entry.
AI-Powered Payroll by Surf
The last payroll software
you'll ever
From onboarding your team to running payroll and managing tax filings, Surf brings the work together in one intelligent platform — giving you more time to focus on your business.
AI-Powered Payroll · People · Compliance
From new hire to payday, we've got the details covered.
Bring employee onboarding, payroll, and the work behind every payday into one connected experience — with AI-powered assistance and support when you need it.
Bring your payroll history along.
Upload previous payroll documents and let AI help identify employees, classify historical records, and organize payroll information for migration.
Payroll taxes, with fewer loose ends.
Calculate payroll taxes, manage supported federal and state tax-filing workflows, and get AI-assisted help understanding payroll tax notices.
Your people, all in one place.
Manage employee records, signed documents, self-service, timesheets, reimbursements, and benefits-related information through connected HR workflows.
Know where you stand before payday.
Review your available payroll balance against upcoming payroll requirements and identify potential funding shortfalls before running payroll.
Tell Surf AI. Let it do the work.
Ask Surf Intelligence to execute supported tasks, help prepare payroll, and organize employee or historical payroll data. Review the results and approve actions where required.
How Surf works
One conversation. Every payroll task.
Tell Surf what you need in plain English. Surf AI helps execute supported payroll workflows, organize employee information, and prepare tasks for your review.
Generate W-2s
Year-end preparation4/4 prepared
- Payroll data organized312 records
- Tax totals summarizedFor review
- Draft W-2 information prepared312 records
- Year-end checklist assembledPrepared
W-2Tax year UpcomingReview by Upcoming
312 draftsNot filed
W-2 drafts ready for reviewPrepared just now · Nothing filed
Run payroll for Friday
Payroll preparation0/5 prepared
- Employee records organizedPending
- Gross payroll calculatedPending
- Federal & state taxes estimatedPending
- Deductions reviewedPending
- Payroll summary preparedPending
+308312 people on this runReady to review
Preparing for review0 of 5 steps prepared
Add Sarah Johnson to payroll
Onboarding preparation0/5 prepared
- Employee details organizedPending
- Tax documents collectedPending
- Direct deposit details gatheredPending
- Benefits information organizedPending
- Payroll assignment preparedPending
Sarah JohnsonProduct Designer · CaliforniaAdded to payrollBi-weekly pay cycle
Up nextWaiting to begin
Speak Naturally
Describe supported tasks in plain language.
AI Does the Work
Let AI execute supported workflows and prepare results.
Review with Confidence
Review prepared results before approval where required.
Stay Ahead of Deadlines
Keep payroll tasks and important dates organized.
Payroll, from start to finish
Every payday starts with a clearer picture.
See who's getting paid, review payroll details, and check your numbers before payday. Surf brings the steps together so you can move forward with greater clarity.
Know who's getting paid.
Bring W-2 employees and 1099 contractors into your payroll workflow. Review employee details, pay information, and hours before preparing your run.
- Review employee and contractor records.
- Check pay rates, hours, and applicable deductions.
- Keep payroll information organized before payday.
Payroll roster · Pay period Oct 1–15Sample data
- Amara OkaforW-2 Employee$38.50/hr · 80 hrsReviewed
- Rohan Mehta1099 Contractor$4,200 flatReviewed
- Grace LinW-2 Employee$92,000/yrIn review
- Tom BeckerW-2 Employee$31.00/hr · 76 hrsNeeds hours
See the numbers before you run payroll.
Review gross pay, tax calculations, deductions, and net pay in one place. Make necessary adjustments and check the totals before proceeding.
- Review gross pay and net pay.
- Understand applicable tax calculations and deductions.
- Check payroll totals before approval.
Payroll summary · 4 peopleSample data
Gross pay$48,920.00
Federal income tax−$5,870.40
Social Security & Medicare−$3,742.38
State tax−$1,956.80
Deductions (benefits, 401k)−$2,410.00
Net pay$34,940.42
Ready for review
Know where you stand before payday.
Review available payroll funds against upcoming payroll requirements and identify potential shortfalls before running payroll.
- Check available funds against payroll needs.
- Identify potential funding shortfalls early.
- Review the next steps before processing payroll.
Upcoming payroll · Pay date Oct 17Sample data
Payroll required
$41,350.00
Available balance
$46,800.00
Payroll uses 88% of available funds
- Funds cover upcoming payroll
- No shortfall identified
- Next step: review and approve
Funding status: Review needed before processing
Built for modern payroll
Built for the realities of U.S. payroll.
Everything you need to run payroll confidently—from your first employee to multi-state operations.
0 States Supported
Federal, state, and local payroll compliance built in. 3 more coming soon.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Encrypted data, role-based permissions, and secure infrastructure.
AI + Human Review
Surf completes the work while you stay in control with one final approval.
Built to Scale
Designed for startups, growing teams, and multi-state businesses.
47 of 50 states + D.C. live
Payroll supported in 48 states including D.C. · 3 more coming soon
AK
ME
VT
NH
WA
ID
MT
ND
MN
IL
WI
MI
NY
RI
MA
OR
NV
WY
SD
IA
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CT
CA
UT
CO
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
AZ
NM
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
DC
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
HI
TX
FL
Live Coming soon: Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania
Payroll taxes & compliance
Payroll taxes, with fewer loose ends.
Calculate payroll taxes, manage supported federal and state tax-filing workflows, and get help understanding payroll tax notices—all within a more organized payroll experience.
- Payroll tax calculationsReview applicable payroll tax amounts as part of the payroll workflow.
- Federal and state tax filingManage supported filing workflows and review their status.
- Tax notice assistanceUse Surf's supported AI-assisted workflow to analyze notices and understand potential next steps.
Payroll tax summaryIllustrative UI
Tax period
Oct 1 – 15
Current payroll
4 people
Review
In review
Calculated from this payroll
- Federal payroll taxes$5,870.40Calculated
- State payroll taxes$1,956.80Calculated
Tax filing workflowReview required
Supported federal and state filings
Tax notice assistance
Notice reviewed · potential next steps outlined
Ready for reviewReview tax details
Check applicable amounts and filing status.
Get started with Surf
Switching payroll shouldn't feel like starting over.
Whether you're setting up payroll for the first time or switching from another provider, Surf AI handles the heavy lifting—so you can stay focused on your business.
Payroll, right at your fingertips.
Who it's for
Built for every team. Personalized for yours.
Every business runs payroll differently. Surf adapts to your industry, your workflows, and the way your team works—without changing how you operate. One AI. Different workflows.
- Startups
- Small Business
- Technology
- Accounting Firms
- Manufacturing
- Financial Services
- Education
- Automotive
- Growing Teams
- Healthcare
- Professional Services
- Construction
- Retail
- Non-profit
- Logistics
- Remote Teams
- Startups
- Healthcare
- Accounting Firms
- Retail
- Education
- Remote Teams
- Growing Teams
- Technology
- Construction
- Financial Services
- Logistics
- Small Business
- Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Non-profit
- Automotive