# Gusto

When you connect Gusto, every payroll run syncs into Kick as a split transaction - automatically broken out into wages, payroll taxes, employee benefits, and reimbursements. No manual entry, no spreadsheets.

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You must be an **admin** on your Gusto account to connect the integration.
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### Connect Gusto

1. Go to the **Accounts** tab
2. Click **Add account** and select **Gusto**
3. Authenticate with your Gusto credentials and follow the prompts

Once connected, Kick begins syncing payroll data automatically.

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### What syncs

* **Payroll runs** - each run syncs as a split transaction broken out by: wages, payroll taxes, employee benefits, and other payroll expenses
* **Contractor payments** - domestic contractor payments sync alongside payroll runs
* **Reimbursements** - employee expense reimbursements sync automatically
* **Departments** - if you use departments in Gusto, they sync as Classes in Kick for department-level reporting

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International contractor payments don't sync through the Gusto integration. Categorize those directly from your connected bank account.
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### Departments and Classes

If you track departments in Gusto, those sync automatically as Classes in Kick - so you can see payroll costs broken out by department on your [P&L](/reports/profit-and-loss.md) without any extra setup.

→ [Reports](/reports/profit-and-loss.md)