Why 2026 Is the Perfect Time to Switch To Payroll Software

Joshua McKillop
Jan 23
2 min read

Ever spend an hour trying to recreate a single pay stub for an employee? Or dig through bank records trying to remember which payroll remittances were already paid? Or stop what you’re doing—again—to answer questions about deductions you have to manually look up?

Add paper cheques to the mix, and it gets even worse: taking time to write each one, double-checking the numbers, worrying about mistakes, and then waiting to see when employees actually deposit them. When cheques sit uncashed, cash flow becomes harder to track—and payroll starts to feel more like detective work than a process.

If you aren't using software in 2026, you should. Why?

1) Less Work, Fewer Headaches

Today’s payroll software automates the most time-consuming tasks:

Electronic pay stubs for employees
Faster, more accurate payroll runs
No more manual calculations or corrections
Automated payroll for salary employees

Employees can access their own pay information anytime—no more requests or delays.

2) Smarter Deductions and Better Cash Flow

Instead of facing a large monthly remittance on the 15th, payroll deductions can be automatically submitted with each pay run. This keeps you compliant, improves cash flow, and removes the risk of missed payments.

3) Stay Compliant and Avoid Penalties

Automated T4 preparation and filing helps ensure everything is submitted on time, avoiding costly penalties and late fees. Year-end no longer has to be stressful.