Payroll Software Resources

Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, Topics, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Payroll Software

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Payroll Software Articles

W-9 vs. 1099 Forms: What's the Difference?

Is there anything more confusing or nerve-wracking than doing your own taxes?

by Lauren Pope

Payroll Management vs. Processing: The Difference Matters

With so many options from payroll software to outside services to manage payroll, paying employees shouldn't be a challenge.

by Gabriel Gheorghiu

What Is Payroll? (+How to Do It Yourself)

Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, a streamlined payroll process is crucial to keeping your employees happy and your finances in order.

by Michael Gigante

Payroll Software Glossary Terms

Payroll Management

Payroll management is an administrative process that ensures employees are financially compensated for their work. Learn more about its types and benefits.

by Holly Landis

Combat Pay

Combat pay is extra military compensation for qualifying dangerous-duty service, including hostile fire, imminent danger, and combat-zone tax benefits.

by Whitney Rudeseal Peet

HRIS

Human resource teams use HRIS solutions to manage employee data and streamline tasks. Learn about the types, best practices, and features to consider.

by Alyssa Towns

Payroll

Payroll refers to the system a company uses to manage employee compensation and payment. Learn the essential elements and best practices.

by Kelly Fiorini

In-House

In-house refers to an activity performed within an organization using its employees and resources. Learn more about its advantages and disadvantages.

by Amanda Hahn-Peters

Wage Expense

A wage expense is the cost organizations incur to pay hourly employees and contractors. Learn more about the types of wage expenses.

by Amanda Hahn-Peters

Pre-Tax Deduction

A pre-tax deduction is money subtracted from an employee’s gross pay before taxes are withheld from their paycheck. Learn the types, benefits, and rules.

by Martha Kendall Custard

Admin Services

Admin services are practices needed for employee management within an organization or industry. Learn more about admin services and best practices for HR administration.

by Keerthi Rangan

Wage Garnishment

Wage garnishment can take its toll not only on employees but also on employers. Learn more about wage garnishment, how it can impact a business, and what to do if an employee receives a garnishment of their wages.

by Mara Calvello

Payroll Software Discussions

Question on: Gusto

Poor Customer Support

No direct access to Customer Support unless you are the Gusto account holder. Our company has received many thousands of dollars for unspecified clients from Gusto and we have not been able to have anyone on the phone locate and give details of the monies they direct deposited. We will not be recommending Gusto to other payors - excessive wait times and lack of support.

Hi Maureen — we're sorry you've had this experience. Can you confirm the email for your Gusto account so we can look into your issue and confirm the details with our customer support team?

Answered: Andrea Garcia-Vargas on October 30, 2020

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Question on: Paycom

What was your Paycom implementation timeline and experience like?

We're in the final stages of evaluating HCM platforms and implementation is a big concern for our team. For those who've gone through a Paycom implementation, how long did the process take from contract to first live payroll? Were there any surprises along the way? And if you could go back, what would you do differently to prepare?

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Answered: Peyton V on June 9, 2026

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Answered: Peyton V on June 11, 2026

For many organizations choosing Paycom, implementation is an opportunity to consolidate data from multiple systems into a single system and to start with a clean foundation. While that can take some effort upfront, it helps ensure accuracy going forward. Because Paycom is built on a single database, our award-winning implementation is more streamlined than solutions that rely on multiple systems. A key difference is the level of support. You’re not left with a checklist to work through on your own, you have a dedicated specialist guiding you through each step and helping train your entire workforce. Some other providers take a more hands-off approach or charge extra for that level of support. Timelines vary, but many clients (including G2 users) often describe the process as structured and well-supported. One tip: come in with clear internal ownership and well-prepared data to keep things moving smoothly.

Answered: Alexis Correa on June 11, 2026

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Question on: Keka

Which software is best for payroll?

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Answered: shreya kaistha on April 9, 2024

Keka is one of the best. We have been using it for our 400 employee organisation for past 4 years and it has eased our payroll.

Answered: Ravi Kumar on May 23, 2025

Keka Software

Answered: Ravishanker Krishnamurthy on March 16, 2023

Keka HR