Built for 1099 contractors. Only.
No W-2 payroll. No benefits. No HR tools. Just everything you need to manage, pay, and file for your 1099 independent contractors.
Contractor Management
Onboard contractors in minutes, not days
ZiggyPayroll is built exclusively for 1099 independent contractors — not W-2 employees. Every tool is designed around the contractor relationship.
Digital W-9 Collection
Invite contractors via email. They fill out their W-9 digitally — you get a stored, verified copy. No chasing paperwork, no scanning, no filing cabinets.
Contractor Profiles
Every contractor has a full profile: contact info, tax ID, payment history, documents, and notes. Everything in one place.
Contractor Self-Service Portal
Contractors get their own login. They can view payment history, update direct deposit info, download their 1099s, and submit hours — without emailing you.
Onboarding Checklists
Custom onboarding flows for each contractor type. Make sure you collect everything you need before the first payment.
Payments
Pay contractors fast, accurately, and on record
ACH bank transfers, batch payments, and full audit trails. No more Venmo, no more Zelle, no more spreadsheet tracking.
ACH Direct Payments
Send money directly to any US bank account. Standard ACH settles in 1-3 business days. Every payment is logged automatically.
Batch Payments
Pay multiple contractors at once. Review the batch, approve it, and ZiggyPayroll sends everything in one shot.
Payment Approval Workflow
Set up approval gates before payments go out. One-person approval or multi-step — you decide. Full audit trail for every payment.
Payment History & Records
Every payment is recorded with date, amount, contractor, and payment method. Export to CSV any time for your records or accountant.
Tax & Compliance
1099s handled. Year-end sorted.
ZiggyPayroll tracks all contractor payments throughout the year and auto-generates 1099-NEC forms come January. E-file to the IRS with one click via Tax1099.
1099-NEC Generation
At year-end, ZiggyPayroll automatically identifies contractors you paid $600+ and generates their 1099-NEC forms. No manual math.
E-Filing via Tax1099
File 1099s directly with the IRS via our Tax1099 integration. No paper forms, no manual submission. Email copies go straight to contractors.
W-9 Storage & Audit
Every W-9 is stored securely for 7 years. Audit-ready any time. TIN verification included.
State Filing Support
State 1099 filing requirements vary. ZiggyPayroll handles state-level submissions where required.
Reporting
Know exactly where your contractor spend goes
Real-time dashboards, payment summaries, and exportable reports. Get a clear picture of your contractor workforce at any time.
Contractor Spend Dashboard
See total payments by contractor, by month, and by project. Spot your highest-paid contractors at a glance.
Payment History Export
Export full payment history to CSV for your accountant, bookkeeper, or internal records. Filter by date range, contractor, or status.
Year-End Summary Reports
Generate year-end payment summaries for every contractor. Share directly from ZiggyPayroll or export as PDF.
Audit Trail
Every action logged: who approved what, when payments were sent, when forms were filed. Full accountability for your records.
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