SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: March 18, 2004
(Date of earliest event reported)

PAYCHEX, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
DELAWARE   0-11330  
    16-1124166
(State of incorporation)   (Commission  
(IRS Employer
  File Number)  
Identification Number)
     
911 PANORAMA TRAIL SOUTH, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK   14625-2396
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(585) 385-6666
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

The registrant’s press release dated March 18, 2004, which reports its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended February 29, 2004, is furnished (not filed) as Exhibit 99.1.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PAYCHEX, INC.

         
Date:
 
March 18, 2004
  /s/ B. Thomas Golisano
     
 
      B. Thomas Golisano
      Chairman, President, and
      Chief Executive Officer
 
        
Date:
 
March 18, 2004
  /s/ John M. Morphy
     
 
      John M. Morphy
      Senior Vice President, Chief
      Financial Officer, and
      Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Paychex, Inc. Dated March 18, 2004

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