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PAYROLL SYSTEMS: REVIEW
AccountantsWorld Payroll Relief
Payroll Relief, from AccountantsWorld is designed for
accounting firms that wish to offer payroll services to
their clients. Though the applicaSTRENGTHS:
* Unlimited client portals
tion offers complete integration
available
with other AccountantsWorld
* Friendly user interface
* Strong automation
programs, it can also be used as
POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS:
a stand-alone payroll application
* Is only available to accounting firms (may or may not be if desired.
a weakness)
Best suited for small to mid* No HR tools
sized accounting firms, Payroll
Relief is an online application that can be used with
any device including desktop and workstation computers, as well as tablets and mobile devices, with the

RUN Powered by ADP Payroll
RUN Powered by ADP is designed for businesses
with 1-49 employees. For accounting firms that are
interested in using ADP products
STRENGTHS:
to offer payroll services to cli* Offers four different plan
* Offers a plan specifically for ents, they can partner with ADP
accountants
through Accountant Connect,
POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS:
which provides payroll and HR
* Pricing can run high
resources that firms can offer
their clients, with an Accountant Portal available for
connecting firms to their clients.
RUN is completely cloud-based, offering users
anytime access from a variety of devices including
workstations, desktop and laptop computers, as well
as smart phones and tablets. RUN is also scalable, with

AMS 1099 Forms Filer/Payroll
STRENGTHS:
* Affordably priced
* Integrates with QuickBooks, Sage
50cloud, Excel
* Specific versions available for
Restaurant, Farm, Nanny, Caregiver,
Household Employee, Construction,
and Church and Nonprofit
POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS:
* Only available as an on-premise
application
* Users need to purchase multiple
AMS applications for complete
functionality
* No mobile application
* No portal
* No custom reporting
* No access to paystubs or W-2 forms
* No HR tools

AMS Payroll/1099 Forms
Filer/Payroll (AMS Payroll)
from Advanced Micro
Solutions is an add-on
module that is designed to
work with W-2/1099 Forms
Filer. Though AMS Payroll
also works with other AMS
applications, it cannot
be used as a stand-alone
payroll application.
All AMS applications
are best suited for small to
mid-sized businesses, with

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same features found regardless of the device used.
Designed for streamlined payroll processing,
Payroll Relief uses an exception-based process to for
entering payroll, which means only changes to the
regular payroll such as the addition of vacation or
sick hours will need to be added prior to each pay run,
eliminating the need to enter hours for each employee.
Users can also provide their clients with a link to an
electronic timesheet, where they can enter their own
payroll information, reducing data entry time even
more. When the spreadsheet is completed, firms can
simply import the form directly into Payroll Relief. For
select clients, users can provide direct access to the

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four plans available, ranging from the two-employee
Core Payroll to Pro Payroll & HR which offers complete
payroll and HR tools for businesses. All RUN plans
offer full-service payroll processing which includes
direct deposit, new hire reporting, W-2 and 1099
processing, and complete tax filing. All plans except
the Core plan also include payroll delivery and state
unemployment insurance management.
RUN by ADP includes an easily navigated user
dashboard that provides access to the Run Payroll
feature as well as all other payroll related options.
If subscribed to the optional HR features, they can
also be accessed directly from the dashboard. In addition, users can check upcoming payroll dates, enter

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AMS Payroll supporting up to 1,999 payers and up to
9,999 employees per payer, making it a good option for
firms processing payroll for multiple clients, although
its on-premise only structure may not be suitable for
some firms.
AMS Payroll can be purchased directly from the
AMS website, with users able to download the application immediately. There is not a cloud version of the
application available, nor is there a mobile app that
can be used with the application.
AMS Payroll offers both live and after-the-fact
payroll processing, with payroll available in all 50
states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
The current price for AMS Payroll is $129 per year,

2020 OVERALL RATING
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payroll data entry screen in order to enter all payroll
information.
Payroll Relief from AccountantsWorld is well
suited for small to mid-sized accounting firms that
offer or wish to offer payroll services to clients. Those
interested in Payroll Relief should contact AccountantsWorld directly for additional information as well
as a custom quote.

2020 OVERALL RATING

4.75

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manual checks and view any messages directly from
the dashboard.
RUN Powered by ADP is designed for small businesses with up to 49 employees. There are four plans
to choose from: Core Payroll, which is designed for
1-2 employees, Enhanced Payroll, Complete Payroll
& HR, and Pro Payroll & HR. Those interested in RUN
can contact ADP directly for a custom quote for their
business or their firm.

2020 OVERALL RATING

4.25

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with the required W-2/Forms Filer module running
$129 as well. That flat fee, and annual updates, can be
used to manage payrolls for any number of businesses.
All software can be immediately downloaded once
purchased, with a free demo available for those that
wish to try out the application prior to purchasing.

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