- Mar 1, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Mar 1, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Mar 21, 2026
- Modified by Releasebot:Apr 11, 2026
March 2026
Gusto adds compliance and savings insights for accountants, hour-based Time Off waiting periods, and smarter benefits renewals with personalized recommendations and dental and vision benchmarks for 2026.
New for Accountants: Compliance and Savings Opportunities
Get an instant view of client compliance requirements, health benefits and savings opportunities—so you can deliver proactive, high-value guidance with confidence.
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Accountants
2026
Update: Hour-based Waiting Period
Create Time Off accrual waiting periods based on hours worked—not just days—so your policies reflect how your team actually works and can better align with state requirements, without the manual hassle.
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2026
Update: Smarter Benefits Renewals
Your dedicated benefits advisor uses personalized insights on cost, coverage, and provider preferences to recommend the best fit for your business. Plus, new dental and vision benchmarks show how your package compares to similar companies—so you can renew with confidence.
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2026
Original source - Feb 1, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Feb 1, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Feb 22, 2026
- Modified by Releasebot:Apr 11, 2026
February 2026
Gusto adds a ChatGPT app for payroll and team insights, with select customers able to run payroll in ChatGPT. It also expands Payroll Bridge with a three-day grace period, automates time sheet sync into payroll, and adds unpaid time off settings for more flexible policies.
New: Gusto App in ChatGPT⁵
Get payroll and team insights directly in ChatGPT. Connect your Gusto account to ask questions and spot trends using natural language—no digging through manual reports. Select customers can even run payroll directly within ChatGPT.
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2026
Payroll Bridge: Three-day Grace Period⁶
When you take out a line of credit with Payroll Bridge,³ Parafin will waive the financing fee if you repay your full outstanding balance within three days.⁶ It’s built to give you extra flexibility during tight moments, without extra cost. Subject to eligibility.
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2026
New: Autosync Time to Payroll
Once timesheets are approved, hours automatically sync into payroll, saving you time and helping you pay everyone on schedule.
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2026
Update: Unpaid Time Off Setting
Time off policies now include both paid and unpaid options, giving you more flexibility to match how your team works.
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Time
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2026
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- Jan 1, 2026
- Date parsed from source:Jan 1, 2026
- First seen by Releasebot:Jan 23, 2026
- Modified by Releasebot:Apr 11, 2026
January 2026
Gusto adds S Corp Election and AI-guided advisory for solopreneurs, helping them elect S corp status, complete IRS Form 2553, and get eligibility guidance. Gusto also brings a Retirement Plan Tax Credit feature that estimates savings and provides ready-to-file documents.
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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2026
Solo Plan
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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Benefits
2026
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Simple Plan
Original source - Dec 1, 2025
- Date parsed from source:Dec 1, 2025
- First seen by Releasebot:Dec 17, 2025
- Modified by Releasebot:Apr 11, 2026
December 2025
Gusto adds clearer benefits shopping, employee availability for scheduling, and faster COBRA management through Anuvi. Employees can compare plans side by side, download details, and see contributions upfront, while managers get better scheduling visibility and streamlined compliance support.
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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Benefits
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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Time
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
Original source - Nov 1, 2025
- Date parsed from source:Nov 1, 2025
- First seen by Releasebot:Nov 19, 2025
- Modified by Releasebot:Apr 11, 2026
November 2025
Gusto adds a November 2025 feature focus with new tools across payroll, HR, time tracking, benefits, and compliance, including Gusto 401(k), HR Partners, mobile timesheet approvals, automated contractor payments, business insurance, unpaid team members, and California break premiums.
November 2025 Feature Focus
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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Benefits
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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HR
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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Premium Plan
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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Plus Plan
Premium Plan
Payroll
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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Plus Plan
Premium Plan
Benefits
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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HR
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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Time
2025
Original source - Oct 1, 2025
- Date parsed from source:Oct 1, 2025
- First seen by Releasebot:Oct 22, 2025
- Modified by Releasebot:Feb 22, 2026
October 2025
Gusto launches Money management with payroll bridge, invoicing, and bill pay plus Instant and Same-Day Pay. New offerings include level-funded health plans, Payroll Hub for accountants, Poster Compliance, AI chart mapping, and bundled general liability insurance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Original source - Sep 1, 2025
- Date parsed from source:Sep 1, 2025
- First seen by Releasebot:Feb 22, 2026
September 2025
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.
Original source - Sep 1, 2025
- Date parsed from source:Sep 1, 2025
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 21, 2025
- Modified by Releasebot:Jan 29, 2026
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.
Original source - Aug 1, 2025
- Date parsed from source:Aug 1, 2025
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 21, 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.
Original source - Aug 1, 2025
- Date parsed from source:Aug 1, 2025
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 21, 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.
Original source - Aug 1, 2025
- Date parsed from source:Aug 1, 2025
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 21, 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.
Original source - Aug 1, 2025
- Date parsed from source:Aug 1, 2025
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 5, 2025
- Modified by Releasebot:Feb 22, 2026
August 2025
Gusto introduces Solo for S corp guidance and tax savings; Checkr + Gusto adds multi‑account client screening; Attendance Report flags early/late/missed shifts to cut labor costs; Automated Break Suggestions optimizes breaks for compliance and 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.
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.
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.
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.
Original source - Jul 1, 2025
- Date parsed from source:Jul 1, 2025
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 21, 2025
New: Meet Your Benefits Renewal Advisor
Renewals just got easier.
If you use Gusto for Health Insurance, you will be paired with a benefits expert who will guide you through coverage decisions and help find the right fit for your team’s evolving needs.
Original source - Jul 1, 2025
- Date parsed from source:Jul 1, 2025
- First seen by Releasebot:Sep 21, 2025
New: Simplified global team management, powered by Remote
Track onboarding, approve overtime, log bonuses, upload documents, and offer health and travel benefits—all with more speed and transparency for your international employees.
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