- Jan 1, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jan 1, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Jan 23, 2026
- Modified by Releasebot:Feb 5, 2026
January 2026
Gusto adds an AI guided S corp election flow with IRS Form 2553 filing and eligibility help for solopreneurs, aiming to cut taxes. It also introduces a Retirement Plan Tax Credit that estimates credits and generates ready filings for 401(k) plans.
New: S Corp Election and AI-guided Advisory
Solopreneurs can now elect S corp status through Gusto with step-by-step guidance to complete, sign, and file IRS Form 2553, potentially saving thousands in taxes every year. An expert-trained AI advisor helps them determine eligibility and make informed decisions about their election.
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New: Retirement Plan Tax Credit
Gusto can help offset the cost of offering a 401(k). We automatically review your payroll and benefits data to estimate your maximum Retirement Plan Tax Credit and provide ready-to-file documents for you or your accountant. It’s a simpler way to get a dollar-for-dollar reduction on your business taxes—without the extra paperwork.
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2026
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- Dec 1, 2025
- Date parsed from source:Dec 1, 2025
- First seen by Releasebot:Dec 17, 2025
- Modified by Releasebot:Jan 29, 2026
December
New benefits comparison tools let employees compare plans side by side, download details, and see employer contributions to choose confidently. Availability scheduling helps managers build conflict-free schedules. A COBRA workflow with Anuvi speeds enrollment and compliance.
New: Tools to choose benefits with confidence
Your employees can now easily compare plans side-by-side (including external plans, like those of a spouse/partner), download plan details for a deeper look, learn from built-in tips, and see employer contributions upfront—helping them feel confident in their coverage choices.
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- 2025
New: See employee availability to build better schedules
Team members can now set when they’re available to work, giving managers the clarity they need to build conflict-free schedules with ease.
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- 2025
New: Faster COBRA management through Anuvi
We’ve partnered with Anuvi to make COBRA easier and faster. With quicker enrollment notices, smarter automation, and more responsive support for departing employees, managing compliance is more seamless.
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- 2025
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- Nov 1, 2025
- Date parsed from source:Nov 1, 2025
- First seen by Releasebot:Nov 19, 2025
- Modified by Releasebot:Jan 29, 2026
November
Gusto launches a multi feature release blending payroll with retirement via 401(k) powered by Guideline plus mobile time tracking and auto contractor payments. It also adds HR partners, a Business Insurance Hub, unpaid team member support, and California break premium tracking.
New: Gusto 401(k)
Gusto 401(k) powered by Guideline combines trusted payroll and proven retirement expertise in one cohesive experience. Manage payroll and 401(k) from a single dashboard, simplifying setup and empowering your team to save for the future.
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- 2025
New: Gusto HR Partners
Need extra hands on HR? Get matched with a dedicated HR professional who can handle the heavy lifting—from onboarding, offboarding, compliance, team development, and more. Availability is limited, so check today to see if your business qualifies!
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- 2025
New: Time Tracking in the Mobile App
Admins can now review and approve timesheets and time-off requests right from the Gusto mobile app. Manage payroll on the go, wherever you are.
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- Time
- 2025
New: Automated Contractor Payments
Schedule contractor payments ahead of time to avoid last-minute manual entries before payday. Less stress, more time saved.
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- 2025
New: Business Insurance Hub
Discover, purchase, and manage your business insurance all in one place. From General Liability to Workers’ Comp, Commercial Property, Professional Liability and more—you can now protect your business directly within Gusto.
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- 2025
New: Add Unpaid Team Members
You can now include non-payroll team members—like founders or team members paid outside of Gusto—on your account. They’ll appear in your org chart and can use HR tools like goals and feedback, or manager tools like approvals for time off, hours, and expenses.
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- 2025
New: Break Premiums for California Employers
For our California customers, you can now set up break policies that automatically track missed breaks and pay out break premiums—keeping your business compliant with state labor laws.
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- 2025
- Oct 1, 2025
- Date parsed from source:Oct 1, 2025
- First seen by Releasebot:Oct 22, 2025
- Modified by Releasebot:Oct 23, 2025
October
Gusto unveils a broad feature slate to streamline finances and payroll, including Gusto Money, level-funded health plans, instant and same-day pay, poster compliance, AI-driven bookkeeping mapping, a Payroll Hub for accountants, and bundled insurance options.
New: Gusto Money
Gusto Money is a whole new way to manage your business finances. From a Payroll Bridge line of credit for added peace of mind3, to simplified Invoicing, and more flexibility with Bill Pay1—you can handle money coming in and going out, all in the same place you already run payroll.
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New: Level Funded Plans
Save an average of 20% on health insurance premiums with Gusto’s new level-funded plans. Get access to lower rates and keep things simple by managing payroll and benefits in one place.
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New for Accountants: Payroll Hub
Payroll Hub puts all client payrolls on one customizable dashboard. See urgent, blocked, or overdue payrolls, filter by focus clients, and jump into any payroll with one click.4
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New: Instant and Same-Day Pay
Speed matters. With Instant Pay, your team can get paid in minutes anytime—24/7/365. Or choose Same-day Pay to ensure money arrives within the business day, right during business hours.
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New: Gusto Poster Compliance
Stay compliant—without the hassle. Our new Poster Compliance service automatically delivers the latest federal, state, and local labor law posters to every location(whether onsite or remote) every time that laws change.
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New for Accountants: Map your chart of accounts—smarter with AI
Bookkeeping Auto Mapping in Gusto Pro uses AI suggestions based on your firm’s chart of accounts. Set the rules once, and categories map automatically going forward—keeping books clean, and integrations connected.
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New: General Liability Insurance
Access the coverage you need—like general liability and workers’ comp—as soon as you need it. Business insurance through Gusto, powered by NEXT, offers fast quotes, bundle savings up to 10%, and easy enrollment.
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September
Gusto Showcase: Make more sense with every dollar
Gusto Showcase is back! This time, we’re debuting tons of new tools to help you navigate payday—and every day—more confidently. See we’ve built to help you take control of your cash flow.
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- Aug 1, 2025
- Date parsed from source:Aug 1, 2025
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 21, 2025
New: Gusto Solo
Gusto Solo helps solopreneurs navigate S corp election, define and pay themselves a reasonable salary, automate compliance, and save thousands on taxes — removing the guesswork and offering guidance when it counts.
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- Date parsed from source:Aug 1, 2025
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New for Accountants: Faster and more accurate background checks
Give your clients a smoother, safer screening experience with the Checkr + Gusto integration. Now you can create and manage multiple Checkr accounts on behalf of your clients with a single email address.
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- Date parsed from source:Aug 1, 2025
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New: Attendance Report
A new reporting tool that helps employers reduce labor costs and improve operational efficiency by flagging employees who clock in early, clock in late, or miss scheduled shifts — all in one easy-to-use report.
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New: Automated Break Suggestions
A new scheduling feature that automatically recommends where to place paid and unpaid breaks within each shift, based on your company’s break policies. Designed to simplify scheduling, support compliance, and reduce manual work.
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August
New Gusto Solo helps solopreneurs handle S corp elections, pay a reasonable salary, automate compliance, and save taxes. Checkr + Gusto enables multi-account client screening. New Attendance report flags early/late/missed shifts. Automated Break Suggestions streamline scheduling.
New: Gusto Solo
Gusto Solo helps solopreneurs navigate S corp election, define and pay themselves a reasonable salary, automate compliance, and save thousands on taxes — removing the guesswork and offering guidance when it counts.
- Learn more about Gusto Solo
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- 2025
New for Accountants: Faster and more accurate background checks
Give your clients a smoother, safer screening experience with the Checkr + Gusto integration. Now you can create and manage multiple Checkr accounts on behalf of your clients with a single email address.
- Learn more
- Accountants
- 2025
New: Attendance Report
A new reporting tool that helps employers reduce labor costs and improve operational efficiency by flagging employees who clock in early, clock in late, or miss scheduled shifts — all in one easy-to-use report.
- Learn more
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- Payroll
- Benefits
- HR
- 2025
New: Automated Break Suggestions
A new scheduling feature that automatically recommends where to place paid and unpaid breaks within each shift, based on your company’s break policies. Designed to simplify scheduling, support compliance, and reduce manual work.
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- 2025