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  1. New
    MercuryMercury PayrollProducts

    Mercury launches AI-assisted payroll for eligible U.S. business customers

    Mercury has launched payroll within its business account for eligible U.S. customers. Mercury Command can prepare payroll tasks, while customers must review and confirm actions before submission. The product handles employees, contractors, taxes and supported benefits; customers moving from another provider may set up now but cannot run payroll in Mercury until January 1, 2027.

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  2. New
    MercuryMercury Payroll pricingPricing & Access

    Mercury Payroll is free through 2026, then charges platform and per-person fees

    Mercury says eligible U.S. business customers can use Payroll at no cost through December 31, 2026. From January 1, 2027, standard pricing is $100 per month for the platform plus $50 for each person paid that month. Transitioning customers can set up early but cannot run Mercury payroll before January 1.

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