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Built for businesses that rely on contractors.

  • Track different pay rates for the same contractor across various projects or roles, with automatic rate calculations based on the work performed.
  • Run off-cycle payrolls whenever needed for project completions or milestone payments—billed per person and processed each month.
  • Add reimbursements for mileage, materials, or equipment directly in payroll, keeping expense tracking organized and documented.

See exactly where every dollar goes.

  • Collect and store contractor onboarding documents digitally with e-signature capabilities—with all paperwork secured before first payment.
  • Generate and e-file 1099-NEC forms (available by January 20) for contractors earning $600+ at federal and state levels where required.
  • Pay contractors in any state—we generate and file 1099-NEC where required, handling varying state thresholds and requirements.

Tools that make working with you easier.

  • Contractors can enter their direct deposit information securely through the mobile app, eliminating the back-and-forth of collecting banking details.
  • Mobile app access lets contractors view schedules, track hours, check payment history, and download 1099 forms—reducing administrative hassle.
  • Built-in messaging keeps project communication organized, allowing you to reach specific crew members without sharing personal phone numbers.

1099 payroll services

Contractor payroll simplified.

Handle contractor payments, compliance, and 1099s all in one place.

Manage contractor payroll with ease.

Self-service
setup

Contractors enter their own banking details securely. No chasing down forms or account numbers.

1099s forms
handled for you

We generate and e-file 1099-NEC where required. Forms are ready by January 20th and filed by January 31st.

All-in-one
workflow

Hours auto-import from time tracking to payroll. No exports, no manual calculations, no double entry.

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Easy contractor management

Built for businesses that rely on contractors.

  • Track different pay rates for the same contractor across various projects or roles, with automatic rate calculations based on the work performed.
  • Run off-cycle payrolls whenever needed for project completions or milestone payments—billed per person and processed each month.
  • Add reimbursements for mileage, materials, or equipment directly in payroll, keeping expense tracking organized and documented.

Complete 1099 compliance

See exactly where every dollar goes.

  • Collect and store contractor onboarding documents digitally with e-signature capabilities—with all paperwork secured before first payment.
  • Generate and e-file 1099-NEC forms (available by January 20) for contractors earning $600+ at federal and state levels where required.
  • Pay contractors in any state—we generate and file 1099-NEC where required, handling varying state thresholds and requirements.

Contractor-friendly features

Tools that make working with you easier.

  • Contractors can enter their direct deposit information securely through the mobile app, eliminating the back-and-forth of collecting banking details.
  • Mobile app access lets contractors view schedules, track hours, check payment history, and download 1099 forms—reducing administrative hassle.
  • Built-in messaging keeps project communication organized, allowing you to reach specific crew members without sharing personal phone numbers.
“It's been nice to have control of things, make them streamlined, and just have a consolidated, like, scheduling, payroll experience.”

Woon

Keegan Fong, Owner

90%+

of customers say switching to Homebase was faster, than expected.

84%

Report faster payroll processing vs.  previous provider.

5 hours

saved/month on payroll tasks vs. alternatives.

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