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CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS & TAXES
Fast and free contractor management
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From making payments to collecting W-9s and filing 1099 forms, we make contractor management simple and affordable.
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“Switching to Found saved me almost $2,000 a year on contractor payments alone—money I can put back into my business.”

Cub Larkin
Founder of Inclusive Therapy Group
How you can save with Found
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No required subscription fee†
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No per-contractor fees‡
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Free W-9 collection and management
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Free 1099-NEC generation
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Free 1099-NEC filing
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Instant, free Found to Found payments
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Free bookkeeping features
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*Comparable platforms and tools surveyed include Gusto, QuickBooks, and Square Payroll. Based on research from October 2025.
† Found's core features are free. Found also offers anFound also offers two optional paid products, Found Plus for $19.99/month or $149.99/year and Found Pro for $80/month or $720/year. Gusto requires a base monthly fee, after an initial 6-month promotional period with $0 monthly fees. QuickBooks requires a base monthly fee, though specific contractor plans may include up to 20 contractors before additional per-contractor fees apply. Square Payroll requires a $6/month per-contractor fee with no base plan available. Fee structures may vary based on plan selection, usage volume, or promotional periods. Data from October 2025.
‡ Found’s contractor management tools are available in Found’s core plan. Gusto charges $6 per contractor per month. QuickBooks contractor plans may include up to 20 contractors before charging an additional $2 per contractor for additional contractors beyond the included amount. Square Payroll charges $6 per contractor per month. Pricing varies based on plan type and number of contractors—some plans include a set number of contractors before per-contractor fees apply. Data from October 2025.
Pay contractors and prepare for taxes
PAYMENTS

Send 1099 payments via email, text, direct deposit, wires, and checks.
Schedule payments or save as draft, so they’re ready to go when you are.
Sending repeat payments? Simply duplicate the previous one.
TAXES

Request a contractor’s W-9 anytime or require it before they can accept payment.
We’ll track payments and generate 1099 NECs for contractors you’ve paid $600 or more.
Download and file 1099-NECs at the end of the year. You can even send 1099s from previous years directly to a contractor.
Learn more about how our payments give you more flexibility and control
Found has truly revolutionized the way we do business!
They collect contractor W-9s before dispersing payments, and automatically generate 1099s. It’s been a life-saver.
Olivia J.
KARMA YOGA
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