MasterTax
MasterTax is cloud-based payroll tax software for scheduling payments, preparing filings and managing payroll tax reporting across jurisdictions.
What MasterTax is
MasterTax is cloud-based payroll tax software for scheduling payments, preparing filings and managing payroll tax reporting across jurisdictions. It supports federal, state and local payroll taxes, with built-in compliance for more than 11,000 U.S. payroll tax jurisdictions. Users can import payroll data, review an auditable process report for issues, and keep unresolved items queued. The software schedules payments and produces original or amended returns, agency-specific coupons and vouchers in paper, e-file or removable media formats. Agency Notice Manager lets users upload notices or enter details, track each notice with a unique ID and store agency EFT instructions. Customizable reports can cover payments, general ledger data, reconciliation, deposits, filed returns and client tax profiles. MasterTax says it integrates with most payroll systems and offers APIs for file import, retrieval and data extracts. Optional modules include Tax Locator, Wage Attachment, New Hire Reporting, Cash Care and Bank Reconciliation. A dedicated specialist assists with implementation, and post-launch support includes email, phone, ticketing and a client portal. Pricing is on request.
Good
- Supports federal, state and local payroll taxes.
- Built-in compliance for 11,000+ U.S. jurisdictions.
- Produces original and amended returns.
- Offers APIs and payroll system integrations.
- Includes implementation and post-launch support.
Watch out
- Pricing is available on request.
- Optional modules may be needed for added functions.
- The product is designed for multijurisdiction payroll tax needs.
Who it suits
MasterTax is intended for employers, payroll service providers and professional employer organizations handling payroll taxes across multiple jurisdictions. It may suit organizations that need filing, payment workflows, notice tracking and reporting in one system.
Verdict
MasterTax brings tax payments, filings, notices and reporting into a cloud-based payroll tax system. Ask about pricing and configuration to determine how it fits your jurisdiction and workflow needs.
Plans and prices
From MasterTax's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| MasterTax | Priced on request | Pricing not listed; contact sales for a demo |
The facts
Each one read from MasterTax's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Agency notices
- The Agency Notice Manager lets users upload notices or enter details, track notices with a unique ID and store agency EFT instructions.checked 11 Oct 2026
- API access
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Filing support level
- automatedchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Implementation
- A dedicated implementation specialist helps with discovery, migration, configuration, and setup.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Implementation and support
- The maker says customers receive a dedicated implementation specialist, email and phone support, a ticketing system and 24-hour access to the client portal.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- MasterTax says it integrates with most payroll systems and offers file import, file retrieval, and data extract APIs.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations and APIs
- MasterTax integrates with most payroll systems and offers APIs for file import, file retrieval and data extracts to external systems.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Intended customers
- MasterTax describes its customers as employers, payroll service providers and professional employer organizations handling multijurisdictional payroll taxes.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The product serves small employers, large corporations, professional employer organizations, and payroll service providers.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Jurisdiction coverage
- The product provides built-in compliance for more than 11,000 U.S. payroll tax jurisdictions.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Notable limit
- The New Hire Reporting feature supports reporting in all 50 states through fax, e-file, or secure FTP.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Optional modules
- Optional features include Tax Locator, Wage Attachment, New Hire Reporting, Cash Care, and Bank Reconciliation.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Payments and returns
- The software schedules payroll tax payments and produces agency-approved returns, coupons and vouchers in paper, e-file and removable media formats.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Payroll data
- Users can import payroll information, receive an auditable process report about issues and keep unresolved items queued.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Payroll workflows
- Features include payroll data import, payment scheduling, return and voucher creation, agency notice management, and customizable reporting.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- MasterTax is cloud-based payroll tax software that helps schedule, pay, and file payroll taxes from a single dashboard.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MasterTax is cloud-based payroll tax software that automates scheduling, payments, filing and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Reporting
- Reports can include payment detail, general ledger data, reconciliation and deposit recaps, filed returns and a client tax profile.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Return filing
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Returns and payments
- It produces original and amended returns in paper, e-file, and removable media formats, and creates agency-specific payment coupons and vouchers.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- MasterTax describes its security as enterprise-grade and says customers keep control of their employee data.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Company fit
- MasterTax says it is designed for companies with multi-jurisdiction payroll tax needs and can be configured for individual businesses.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Company history
- MasterTax says it was acquired by ADP in 2010 and continues to operate as a separate and independent company.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- The contact page lists MasterTax, LLC at 111 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85257.checked 11 Oct 2026
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