Within the regulatory framework Salaris Payroll operates in, there are specific business types, worker classifications, and payroll features that cannot currently be supported on the platform.

This article outlines these restrictions to help you determine if Salaris Payroll is a fit for your organization.

Salaris Payroll supports all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. However, we do not support:

Employees or companies located in Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories

Employees or companies located outside the United States

Salaris Payroll cannot support businesses operating in the following industries due to compliance and legal restrictions:

Gambling, including online gaming, lotteries, games of chance, and fantasy sports leagues

Marijuana sales or dispensaries

Sale of guns and ammunition

Sale of flammable or combustible substances

Drug paraphernalia used to produce or consume controlled substances (e.g., bongs or glass pipes)

Adult entertainment businesses that directly or indirectly provide sex-related services

Virtual currency (e.g., Bitcoin) and related services

Sales or distribution of counterfeit music, movies, software, or other licensed materials without proper authorization

Shell banks

Bearer share companies (unless publicly traded on a recognized exchange)

Salaris Payroll cannot process payroll for the following worker classifications:

Household employees

Non-resident aliens (unless they have an SSN; however, they would be under-taxed)

Government employees (e.g., public school staff, librarians, police officers, firefighters, public works employees, DMV staff)

Railroad employees

H-2B visa workers

Employees or contractors with an address in Puerto Rico or U.S. Territories

Workers requiring special taxation for American Indians or those working on tribal reservations

The following company types cannot be supported by Salaris Payroll:

Government entities and federal contractors

Professional employer organizations (PEOs) or companies migrating from certain PEOs

Nevada financial institutions

Companies located in Puerto Rico or U.S. Territories

Pass-through entities

Companies with more than 2,000 active or inactive workers under a single EIN (onboarding limit)

Companies requiring a Common Paymaster setup

Salaris Payroll does not currently support the following payroll features:

Tax deferrals (in states where taxes may be deferred based on employer qualifications)

Tax withholdings or deductions from contractor payments, including child support

Automated remittance of child support garnishments to tribal support agencies

Automated remittance of non-child support garnishments (e.g., tax liens)

New hire reporting for contractors

State-specific service member (or spouse) exemption forms

Non-qualified deferred compensation plans (NQDC)

Tiered 401(k) matching

Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA) reimbursements

COBRA benefits or reporting

ACA reporting

W-4 lock-in letters

Net-to-gross wage calculations

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) notices

Predecessor/successor or “transfer of experience” handling for 941/W-2 reconciliations due to acquisitions

Self tax payment or filing outside of Salaris Payroll

SUI out-of-state wage credits

Employer SIMPLE IRA match

Worksite reporting

Certified reporting

Optional PFML contribution rates

Certain state-specific voluntary plans (e.g., CA voluntary disability plan)

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Salaris Payroll Support. We’re here to help.