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We're excited to attend the Vertex: The Vertical Software Conference in NYC next Tuesday, April 14th! Vertex brings together leading Vertical SaaS platforms to share unique insights on GTM, monetization, and product expansion.   John Kramer and I will be on site. If you're interested in learning more about how payroll fits into your embedded fintech stack, let's chat! Salsa | Embedded Payroll

Our February product update brings improvements across compliance, accounting integrations, and core pay experiences. First, we’ve updated our engine to support new PFML “pick-up” taxation requirements effective January 1, 2026. When employers cover an employee’s PFML premium, those contributions are now treated as taxable income – and Salsa handles this automatically out of the box. As regulations evolve, partners don’t have to slow down to keep up. We’ve also expanded accounting flexibility beyond QuickBooks. Employers and developers can now access raw payroll journal entries via CSV or API, with control over when entries are generated and webhooks to automate downstream workflows. The result: faster time-to-market for custom accounting integrations and a stronger foundation for embedded finance. Finally, employers can now add memos directly to worker payments. Notes flow through to paystubs and printed checks, reducing confusion around off-cycle runs and one-time payments while making payroll feel more complete. Each of these updates is designed to reduce operational lift and give platforms more control – so you can build payroll products that scale with your customers. → Read the full update: https://lnkd.in/ecWRVYes → Talk to our team: https://lnkd.in/eizTUZij #EmbeddedPayroll #Fintech #SaaS #B2B #DeveloperExperience #PayrollProducts

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At Salsa, we’re building payroll infrastructure that adapts to the way your customers work. This month’s updates make that even easier. We’ve launched a streamlined onboarding experience for contractor-only businesses, allowing 1099-first teams to skip irrelevant W-2 steps and move faster to first payout. No extra logic, no added complexity – just clean, intuitive setup that matches how these businesses operate. We’ve also introduced Embedded MFA, giving partners tighter control over sensitive payroll actions like bank account changes or access to PII. It’s an opt-in, flexible security layer built for embedded platforms – stronger protection where it counts, without slowing things down. And because onboarding is one of the most fragile parts of the payroll journey, partners can now embed their own help center content directly into key steps and dashboards – guiding employers in their own voice, right when questions arise. Finally, employers will now be automatically notified when Salsa updates their rate based on direct agency data. One less thing for partners to worry about – and an important way to build trust at scale. These updates are about control, clarity, and making payroll feel like a natural part of your platform. Let’s keep building infrastructure that moves with your product. → Read the full update: https://lnkd.in/eAShM5Xa → Talk to our team: https://lnkd.in/eQdDPiAJ #EmbeddedPayroll #Fintech #SaaS #DeveloperExperience #B2B #APIs #PayrollProducts

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Payroll infrastructure shouldn’t box you in. It should scale with you. Legacy providers and other embedded solutions often force you into a choice: rigid, off-the-shelf payroll products or heavy, all-or-nothing integrations. Neither gives you the control modern platforms need. That’s why we built Salsa differently. Think of it like Lego blocks for payroll – modular components you can snap together, rearrange, or build on top of. Use only what you need, skip what you don’t, and evolve as your product grows. Whether it’s onboarding, taxes, or benefits, each block works independently or as part of a broader system – always on your terms. And behind every block is a foundation of compliance, reliability, and performance so you never have to trade flexibility for confidence. If you’re building the future of work, you shouldn’t have to compromise on how people get paid. With Salsa, you don’t have to. If you’re starting to explore what embedded payroll could look like in 2026, we’d love to be part of that conversation - now or next year. Talk to Salsa → https://lnkd.in/eQdDPiAJ Read the full post → https://lnkd.in/eBt9xT6t

We do our best work when it matters most. For our partners, year-end means onboarding new customers, hitting January 1 payroll cutovers, and getting everything right – from compliance to clean first runs. It’s a critical moment where timing, accuracy, and trust matter. That’s when it matters who’s behind your infrastructure. Our partners count on us not just for our tech, but for the people behind it – the ones who’ve solved complex payroll challenges, together, for years. In this video, two of our founding product and engineering leads share how Salsa shows up in high-pressure moments – and why deep expertise and real partnership make all the difference. If you're building payroll and looking ahead to January 1, now’s the time to talk. We’ll handle the complexity so your team doesn’t have to. Let’s build your payroll foundation the right way: https://lnkd.in/efFkyCWe Video: https://lnkd.in/e6NYd4Us #Payroll #EmbeddedPayroll #Fintech #YearEnd #TaxCompliance #DeveloperTools #Infrastructure #Partnership

Our December product update is live! These updates help you deliver a more polished, intuitive payroll experience – with less lift. From reducing employer support tickets to improving adoption, we’ve focused on enhancements that create real value for platforms building with Salsa. ✨ What’s new: Salsa Sync for QuickBooks Online Our integration with QuickBooks Online is live, making it easy to get payroll data into the books – with full control and accuracy. This is a deep accounting integration that unlocks adoption without requiring custom dev work from partners. More information here: https://lnkd.in/eVQgAmbj Consistent pay type ordering, everywhere Defined ordering now shows across all UI surfaces – removing friction for employers and helping partners deliver a cleaner, more consistent experience. More transparent payslip breakdowns Clear visibility into multi-rate or multi-role earnings, supporting industries where trust and transparency are critical. Each of these updates helps you build faster, reduce support load, and strengthen your payroll product’s competitive edge. See the full update: https://lnkd.in/e3Sk9s7i Already building with Salsa? Dive into the docs: https://lnkd.in/ez3m35Td Exploring embedded payroll? Let’s talk: https://lnkd.in/efFkyCWe #ProductUpdate #EmbeddedPayroll #DeveloperTools #PayrollAPIs #Fintech #QuickBooks #SaaS #SalsaUpdates