Best-in-Class Cannabis Payroll Software

We are a one-stop shop for cannabis companies of any type or size! Whether you’re a dispensary, in packaging, distribution or any other aspect of the cannabis industry, we can help. Since 2015, Würk has developed proven processes and efficiencies through managing some of the most sophisticated enterprise accounts in this regulated space. This depth and breadth of expertise allows us to support businesses at every stage, from a nimble startup to a fully integrated, multi-state operator. Our mission is to help you navigate the ever-changing cannabis industry rules and regulations by offering reliable HR, payroll, and compliance services. With tailored solutions designed to be flexible, we make workforce management seamless for businesses of all sizes.

Deciding whether to use payroll software or outsource with payroll services depends on factors like the size and complexity of your business. For cannabis businesses, managed payroll is often a popular choice. Our services provide tailored options designed to meet the unique regulatory and financial demands of the cannabis industry. We understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and at Würk, we offer a range of customizable solutions to help you choose what works best for your business.

The IRS 280E Tax Code is an antiquated code stating that ‘no deduction or credit shall be allowed in running a business that consists of trafficking a controlled substance.’ This unfairly penalizes cannabis businesses, preventing them from claiming standard tax deductions for business expenses, even when operating as state-legal entities. Fortunately, Würk can help track and optimize labor deductions, alleviating some of the burden. Our team of experts is ready to guide you through the ins and outs of cannabis-specific tax challenges. We also always strongly recommend working with certified cannabis law, tax, and accounting professionals to effectively manage 280E compliance.

Würk was specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the cannabis industry. Don’t currently have a banking solution? Don’t worry! Our platform simplifies financial tracking for companies without traditional banking support while ensuring compliance. By leveraging an automated system that minimizes human error, you can save time, reduce stress, and efficiently manage your operations even without a bank account. Our solution comes equipped with automated tax and payroll calculators to fit the needs of your business.

Your employees need to get paid on time. You need a partner with extensive knowledge to help you achieve that. Würk provides your business with an automated payroll solution, that easily syncs general ledger processing and electronically files federal, state, and local taxes. Our relationships with banks and financial institutions help deliver crucial payroll management services to all verticals, even those without access to these payroll management systems in the past. We are a full payroll tax, payroll, and wage garnishment solution friendly to the cannabis industry. With our comprehensive solutions, we can support your entire employee lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate payment of wages and taxes. In addition to direct deposits, our solution encompasses employee forms, new hire reports, and worker’s compensation. We strive to be your perfect match!

Würk does not currently integrate directly with seed‑to‑sale or POS systems like Dutchie or METRC. However, it can support payroll reporting needs alongside those systems by allowing employers to import or map labor data captured elsewhere into payroll. Time, wages, and job or department information can be aligned with payroll records to ensure employees are paid accurately and compliantly, even when sales, inventory, or production activity is managed in a separate system. This approach gives cannabis businesses flexibility to continue using their preferred seed‑to‑sale or POS tools while maintaining a compliant payroll system tailored to workforce and tax requirements. Würk also continuously evaluates and adds integrated partners, so additional integration options may become available in the future as client needs and technology evolve!

The primary difference is how hands-on you wish to be! With Managed Payroll Services, Würk’s payroll experts take on the heavy lifting, reducing the administrative burden of payroll processing, giving clients added peace of mind, and freeing up internal time. For businesses that may not have in-house payroll and HR teams or want to outsource, Managed Payroll Services is a great option.

The self‑service platform, on the other hand, gives clients full control to run payroll independently using Würk’s technology, with built‑in tools for calculations, compliance, and reporting. Clients manage their own payroll schedules and submissions, while still having access to Würk support as needed. This option works well for teams that prefer to run payroll in‑house.

Würk is a payroll processor, not a PEO. Clients remain the legal employer of record, maintaining full control over their workforce, benefits, and employment decisions. Würk provides the technology and expertise to manage payroll, HR, taxes, and compliance. Unlike a PEO, Würk does not co‑employ workers or take ownership of HR policies; instead, it partners with organizations as a payroll and workforce management provider, offering flexibility and control without the co‑employment model.

Würk can support cash‑based payroll setups by configuring the client as unbanked within the system, allowing Würk to be used as a payroll calculator and reporting tool rather than a direct payment mechanism. Employers use the platform to calculate wages, taxes, and withholdings accurately, ensuring payroll records and reporting are correct and compliant. Employees are then paid directly in cash by the employer, and the employer remits payroll taxes to the appropriate tax agencies separately.

Würk supports multi‑EIN organizations and IRS‑compliant common paymaster arrangements by allowing multiple entities to operate within a single, centralized payroll platform while maintaining clear compliance boundaries. Each EIN is configured as its own legal employer for tax filing and reporting, but payroll can be managed holistically, making it easier for businesses with shared employees, parent‑subsidiary structures, or growing entity footprints. For common paymaster setups, Würk tracks employee wages across participating EINs and properly applies FICA caps at the employee level, helping prevent duplicate taxation and ensuring accurate Social Security and Medicare calculations.

Employees benefit from a streamlined experience with one consolidated record and correctly issued tax documents, while finance and HR teams retain full visibility through EIN‑level and consolidated reporting, clean general ledger mapping, and audit‑ready records.

Würk supports payroll and full tax services across all 50 states and Puerto Rico, covering more than 5,000 local tax jurisdictions nationwide!

Implementation timelines vary based on factors like payroll complexity, number of locations, and system setup. That said, most clients are onboarded in a few weeks, not months. With Würk, you’re supported by a dedicated Project Manager, module‑specific subject matter experts, and data specialists who handle migration, configuration, and testing to ensure a smooth transition without disrupting payroll.