# RoostPay

> The household employee payroll app for Canadian families.

The household employee payroll app for Canadian families. Contracts and accurate payroll for nannies, au pairs, and caregivers. Free 30-day trial.

## Facts
- Website: https://roostpay.ca
- Pricing: paid
- Categories: Finance, Mobile Apps
- LotsDirectory page: https://lots.directory/products/roostpay
- Listing state: Unclaimed. We listed this product from its public website, and its owner has not claimed it yet.

## Detailed info

## What is RoostPay?

RoostPay is a mobile household payroll application for Canadian families employing nannies, au pairs, and caregivers.

## What RoostPay does

The app calculates Canadian payroll deductions including CPP, EI, and income tax, tracks shifts and vacation accruals, generates digital pay stubs, and creates compliant T4 and Record of Employment documents.

## Who RoostPay is for

Canadian households employing domestic workers such as nannies, au pairs, senior caregivers, and house managers.

## How RoostPay works

Employers set up contracts and TD1 tax forms in the app, caregivers track hours, the system calculates exact net pay and CRA remittances, and generates digital pay stubs.

## Key features

- Calculates CRA remittance amounts including CPP, EI, and income tax deductions.
- Generates upload-ready Record of Employment (ROE) files in .BLK format for Service Canada.
- Creates year-end T4 and T4 Summary tax slips with no extra processing fees.
- Handles provincial rules for stat holidays, caregiver overtime, and vacation pay.
- Includes mobile applications on iOS and Android for both employers and caregivers.
- Generates legal employment contracts and guides users through CRA TD1 tax forms.
- Provides T778 tax reports ready for the Child Care Expense Deduction.

## Pricing

As listed on roostpay.ca, checked 8 November 2026. Prices can change; see the site for current terms.

- Free 30-day trial: No charges for 30 days, cancel anytime.
- Full Access Monthly: $24 CAD per month with unlimited employees and no setup fees.
- Full Access Annual: $19 CAD per month (billed as $228 CAD per year).

## Facts from roostpay.ca, checked 8 November 2026

- Generates .BLK format ROE files for Service Canada submission.
- Includes T4 and T4 Summary tax document generation in the base subscription.
- Calculates provincial employment standards rules for overtime and vacation pay.
- Provides mobile applications on iOS and Android for employers and domestic employees.

Written from RoostPay's own website ([Homepage](https://roostpay.ca/), [Pricing](https://roostpay.ca/pricing)). The maker can claim this listing to edit it.

## FAQ

### What payroll deductions does RoostPay calculate?
RoostPay calculates CPP, EI, and income tax remittances along with provincial overtime and vacation pay.

### Are there extra fees for generating T4s or ROEs?
No. T4 slips, T4 Summary generation, and Service Canada ROE .BLK files are included in the regular flat subscription with no added fees.

### How does RoostPay handle Records of Employment (ROE)?
RoostPay generates compliant ROE files in .BLK format so employers can upload them directly to Service Canada without manual box filling.

### Which platforms support the RoostPay app?
RoostPay is designed for employers and household employees on iOS and Android devices.

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