Redmond, Wash. -- September 01, 2026 -- Halfpricesoft.com priced its updated ezPaycheck 2026 payroll software at $169.00 and added a direct e-file 941 feature that lets employers submit quarterly tax forms straight to the IRS through an authorized electronic system. The Redmond, Washington-based developer made the release available with a 30-day free trial ahead of year-end payroll compliance work for small businesses. The update covers payroll tax tables for all 50 states and Washington, D.C.