What is Check?
Check is an embedded payroll provider, and a trusted partner of Wave, with over half a decade of experience powering payroll and a passion for supporting small businesses.
Why is Wave partnering with Check?
Wave partnered with Check to help us offer enhanced, time-saving features, like tax service, for payroll users in all 50 US states. This means Wave can now automatically transfer tax payments and file the necessary paperwork with the state tax office and/or the IRS for all US businesses using Wave’s payroll software.
Will this impact my payroll processing?
Once you’ve agreed to the new Terms and Conditions, there will be no impact on your payroll processing. You won’t need to make any changes to your current schedule or approved payrolls. While the payroll process remains the same, there will be updates to some of your payroll pages.
When will changes to payroll begin?
Wave’s partnership with Check begins on April 2, 2025. This will only affect some new Wave businesses using Wave’s payroll feature. Over the following weeks, changes will roll out to additional new and existing businesses. If you already have an active payroll account, you will receive an email to notify you of the changes when they are due for your business.
Is the price changing?
Yes, if you were previously in a non-tax service state. The base price will not change for states who already had access to our tax service, and will increase for states that now have access to our tax service.
Prior to April 2, 2025, our tax service was not available in all US states. The base rate was higher in "tax service states" because Wave automatically transferred tax payments and filed the necessary paperwork with the state tax office and/or the IRS. Now, Wave offers our tax service in all 50 US states, meaning the price is the same for all states.
What happens if I don’t agree to the new payroll terms and services?
We are required by law to have new Terms and Conditions for our payroll service due to our new partnership. Your payroll account cannot migrate to Check without your consent, and you will not be able to use Wave’s payroll feature without agreeing to the new terms.
How do I know if my payroll account has been migrated?
You will be notified by email of any changes to your Wave account. Once you’ve agreed to the Terms and Conditions, no other action is required. If your business’s payroll is moved to tax services, you will see an updated price on your next bill.
What happens if I want to do my taxes myself?
There is no self-serve option for tax filings and payments with Wave. You can cancel your payroll subscription at any time if you no longer want Wave to handle tax services for your business.
What happens to my current outstanding tax payments?
Until your business migrates, continue to make tax payments as usual. Wave will send an email to notify you of when automatic payroll tax payments and filing will begin. If you are currently making your own tax payments, any payments before this date are your responsibility.
Does Check store my data?
Your data is kept secure with Wave. Check enables Wave to run efficient and seamless payroll across all US states that also includes tax filing for both the state and federal levels. Wave will be handling all your payroll needs, while Check acts as our operating system. Please review Check’s Privacy Policy for more information.
How do I get support with my payroll?
Wave’s customer support team will continue to answer any questions and help resolve any issues you have about payroll.
I want to cancel payroll. What should I do before canceling?
If you have an already approved payroll, wait until the payroll is completed or cancel the approved payroll. Then, download your tax forms and any other necessary payroll information, as you need to have an active payroll subscription to do so. Learn how to cancel your payroll subscription.