Affordable payroll software is, to a large extent, in the eye of the beholder. If the software does not deliver the capabilities that you need, it does not matter how low the price tag is or if it has an affordable subscription fee. Likewise, you do not want overpriced, overhyped software with so many bells and whistles that the platform and navigation become unwieldy.
In other words, you should not have to pay for more software than you use.
The search for affordable payroll software is not so much about finding an economy-minded software developer as it is about finding a developer that offers versatile software solutions. Advanced Micro Solutions delivers both customized and affordable payroll systems to our business and accounting clients.
What Tools Do Clients Get from AMS Software?
Our 1099-etc software is a powerful, modular suite of tools with a base W-2/1099 program and six optional add-on modules to simplify your tax filing and payroll needs.
W-2/1099 Forms Filer
The W-2/1099 Forms Filer is our foundational platform. This software provides core features for its users, including:
- Essential data management to automatically transfer data into quarterly and end-of-year W-2 and 1099 filing forms
- Entering information through a screen that resembles the actual form
- Entering data through a spreadsheet format with the Browse command
- Data reporting for client reports
- Encrypted PDF files
- Hash totals for checking data accuracy
AMS Payroll
The optional add-on offers the majority of payroll features available from our software. It starts with the payroll itself:
- Processes direct deposits, as well as over 30 different types of paychecks
- Automatic calculation of federal, state, and local payroll taxes for all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico
- Includes 40 user-defined fields to set up automatic calculation of insurance benefits, retirement plans, and employee and non-employee compensation programs
- Easy payer and employee set up so individual accountants and business owners can handle their own modest payroll needs
- A site license, for larger operations, with multiple PC/network installation
Have you fallen behind on your payroll management during your search for affordable payroll software? Our module can handle “live” and after-the-fact payroll tracking and data processing. That includes the ability to electronically file:
- Form 944
- Form 940
- 30 state quarterly returns
In addition to data importing from a number of sources like QuickBooks, PeachTree, Excel, and Tab Delimited Text Files, you can input your compensation and other 1099 information by check throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it time to get payroll software with overtime calculation? – Yes, making sure that you have comprehensive software with overtime calculations helps you to ensure employee fairness, transparency, cost management, and legal compliance.
- What should I know about payroll software with automatic updates? – Getting automated software is beneficial when it comes to minimizing any mistakes, improving data security, simplifying tax filing, and improving sensitive record-keeping.
Affordable Payroll Software from AMS
Our system is the most affordable solution on the market and is easily integrated with additional systems that you may need. Users can leverage additional features from our other tax and filing forms modules. Download our free 1099-etc Demo software today and see how it all works.
Our commitment is to provide clients with affordable payroll software that fits their needs:
Forms Filer Plus
For businesses with an independent payroll system, many times the only missing component is payroll filing forms. In lieu of our full payroll solution, this product offers easy support for Forms:
- 940, 941, 944, 945, 941-X
- W-4
- I-9
- W-9
Software Generated Forms
The module offers a way to print a wide range of filing forms. The key payroll feature for small businesses is often the ability to print MICR checks.
Affordable Care Act Filer
It is exactly what it sounds like. The module will easily take care of your 1094 and 1095 ACA filing forms requirement.
E-Filer
More than just tracking payroll for end-of-year tax returns, these options allow you to e-file your own business taxes (E-File Direct) or to have a third-party vendor take care of it for you (E-File Services).
1042-S Filer
The module generates Form 1042-S and has an easy-to-use, menu-driven format that simplifies the selection of payers and forms. You must purchase our core system and Software Generated Forms module to purchase the 1042-S Filer.
This article was updated on April 22, 2026 to keep its information as fresh as possible. We update this article every six months, before and after tax season, to keep current with any changes.