What to Look for in Basic Payroll Software

Companies of all sizes need basic payroll software. A reliable program, at its root, encourages employees to stay loyal to the company that pays them correctly and on time. Employers can use several key methods to identify the best payroll system for their business. These methods will often include evaluating your needs and knowing what you need versus what might be useful to have.

Advanced Micro Solutions offers software tools that can maximize payroll functions for small businesses. Selecting the right program for a small business will help you, as an employer, to circumvent any headaches or delays. Whether you use direct deposits or pay employees by check, Advanced Micro Solutions will keep your data organized and ready for any deadlines.

 

 

What are Small Business Software Needs?

Small business owners should ask themselves certain questions to evaluate their basic payroll software needs. The answers will help you to better understand the gaps in your business and what features you can get to fill them.

How large is the business? Ask yourself how many people you employ and how many people you intend to onboard within the next one or two years. Companies create payroll technology with multiple priorities. This means that what works for one company might differ from another – even if they have the same sales volume or number of clients.

What are the employee classifications? Some businesses only have employees and some work only with independent contractors. Others work with both, and these companies need a program to accommodate the distinctions. A basic payroll software should accommodate your business by letting you pay workers hourly wages, one-time payments, fixed monthly salaries, or a base wage.

Where are the employees located? The rise of remote work means you might need to meet more tax and payroll regulations. Consider where your workers will be based when you make your final selection of how you will pay them.

 

Why Does AMS Payroll Work for Small Businesses?

There is no single approach for businesses to find the right payroll software. The first steps include considering your company’s needs and how your budget can satisfy them. Advanced Micro Solutions can meet small businesses wherever they find themselves. If you are currently playing catch-up or processing your payroll in real time, our accounting and payroll software can accommodate you. We can help by supporting up to 1,999 payers and 9,999 employees per payer.

Our product’s module interaction allows users to export their payroll data to the base W-2 and 1099 Forms Filer. The forms filer can then efficiently produce year-end W-2 and 1099 forms. Regardless of any worker’s location, the software supports all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It will update state and federal tax tables to help minimize any compliance issues.

 

 

If you are skeptical about your business’s needs, consider trying our 1099-etc Demo. The free demo can help small businesses select the best basic payroll software for their company. Call us with any questions at 1-(800)-536-1099 to speak with our customer support team.

Software Solutions from AMS

Our W-2 and 1099 Forms Filer is our only required platform. From there, users pick the services they need. Choose from the tools below to build out your customized accounting software.