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PO · Payroll Process Support
Monthly payroll processing support, salary structure review support, salary TDS computation under Section 192, PF / ESI / professional tax filing support, Form 16 support and full and final settlement computation support, wherever applicable.
The engagement is delivered under Chartered Accountant supervision with documented process controls, defined deliverables and agreed reporting timelines.
Payroll outsourcing involves structured support for payroll processing, salary computation, statutory deduction working, payroll reporting and compliance documentation under a documented professional engagement.
The payroll function may involve multiple statutory areas, including salary TDS under the Income-tax Act, provident fund, ESI, professional tax, labour welfare fund and gratuity-related records, wherever applicable. Employer-level approvals, employee data accuracy and statutory responsibility remain with the client.
At SSA Partners, payroll outsourcing engagements are structured through documented SOPs, maker-checker controls, defined monthly deliverables, confidentiality protocols and service timelines. Services are provided subject to applicable professional, ethical and independence requirements.
Payroll may be processed through the client's HRMS, payroll software or structured payroll register, based on the agreed engagement scope.
For the broader outsourcing framework, see the outsourcing overview page.
Salary TDS workings, PF / ESI / PT deposit schedules, payroll summaries and Form 16 preparation support are reviewed under qualified professional supervision, supporting statutory accuracy, review and documented accountability.
Payroll data is handled under documented confidentiality protocols, role-based access controls and restricted document-sharing procedures. Individual salary details are accessible only to authorised engagement personnel as per the agreed engagement process.
Each payroll cycle follows documented SOPs, including input verification, salary computation review, maker-checker controls, statutory deduction workings and professional review before payroll outputs and filing-support schedules are finalised.
A payroll compliance calendar covering TDS deposit dates, PF / ESI challan dates, professional tax deadlines and applicable return-filing timelines is prepared and monitored as per the agreed scope of engagement.
Payroll computations, statutory challans, return acknowledgements, employee master changes and payroll approval records are maintained in a structured documentation register to support internal review, statutory review, inspection or examination, wherever required.
Engagement Commitments
Each module is delivered under Chartered Accountant supervision with defined monthly deliverables, documented SOPs, internal review controls and agreed reporting timelines. Organisations may select one or more modules based on the agreed scope of engagement, applicability of statutory requirements and availability of payroll records and employee information.
Monthly payroll processing support covering agreed salary components, deductions, reimbursements, leave, bonus and incentive workings, based on client-approved employee master data, attendance records and HR inputs.
Payroll outputs are professionally reviewed and prepared within the agreed payroll calendar. Salary slips, payroll registers, bank upload files and full & final settlement workings are prepared for client approval and release.
Payroll outputs follow a documented maker-checker process, including input verification, computation review, statutory deduction working and professional review before payroll outputs are finalised for client approval and release.
The following are the principal statutory deadlines applicable to payroll compliance. An organisation-specific compliance calendar — covering all applicable statutes and deadlines — is prepared at the commencement of each engagement and maintained throughout.
Sec 192 — ITA 1961
EPF & MP Act 1952
ESI Act · PT Acts · Bonus Act
Each payroll process support engagement is documented through a written engagement letter or scope document, supported by defined workflows, documented SOPs, agreed reporting timelines and escalation procedures. The engagement structure is applied based on the agreed scope of work, payroll cycle, statutory applicability, data availability and reporting requirements.
Each payroll engagement commences with a written engagement letter or scope document specifying the scope of services, payroll calendar, data access protocols, confidentiality obligations, deliverables, timelines and fee structure, as agreed before commencement of the payroll cycle.
A designated professional reviewer reviews payroll workings under the agreed scope of engagement. The review may include salary TDS computation, statutory deduction workings, payroll reports and filing support documentation, wherever applicable. This review does not constitute audit assurance, certification or a guarantee of statutory compliance.
Payroll data, including salary structures, tax workings, bank details, PF / ESI details and employee records, is handled under applicable confidentiality obligations, role-based access controls, non-disclosure arrangements and internal data governance practices.
Engagement-specific SOPs may document the payroll input collection process, computation methodology, review checkpoints, statutory deposit support process, reporting formats and salary slip distribution support, wherever applicable.
A month-wise payroll compliance calendar may be prepared based on the agreed scope of engagement and identified applicable requirements. This may include salary TDS deposit support, PF / ESI / professional tax support, Form 24Q support and Form 16 support, wherever applicable.
Relevant changes in income tax, payroll-related statutory requirements, EPF / ESI provisions, professional tax requirements, Labour Codes / rules / notifications and other applicable payroll-related matters are periodically reviewed and communicated where relevant to the engagement scope.
Organisations considering payroll outsourcing generally evaluate confidentiality, statutory timelines, payroll accuracy, employee tax support, settlement processing and integration with books of account. The scope and structure of an SSA Partners engagement for each area is outlined below.
| Consideration | What Organisations Typically Ask | How This Engagement May Address It |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Data Security | How is confidential payroll data protected from unauthorised access? | Payroll data is handled under documented confidentiality protocols, role-based access controls, restricted document sharing and confidentiality undertakings / NDAs, wherever applicable, consistent with professional ethical requirements. |
| TDS Accuracy | Who is responsible for salary TDS computation and review? | Employer-level statutory responsibility remains with the client. Salary TDS workings under Section 192 are prepared based on approved payroll data and reviewed under qualified professional supervision before challan / return filing support is finalised. |
| PF & ESI Compliance | Are monthly PF and ESI compliances tracked within statutory timelines? | The payroll compliance calendar tracks PF ECR, ESIC contribution, challan and filing timelines based on applicable statutory requirements. Filing acknowledgements and payment records are maintained in the engagement document register. |
| Form 16 Issuance | When will Form 16 be provided to employees? | Form 16 preparation / issuance support is provided for applicable employees within the statutory timeline, after completion of Q4 salary TDS return filing and reconciliation of TDS records. |
| New Tax Regime | Does the payroll process support old-regime and new-regime computations? | Payroll tax computations may support both regimes based on employee declarations, applicable law and client-approved payroll policy. Mid-year changes are handled where permitted and documented. |
| Full & Final Settlements | Are full and final settlement workings included in the scope? | F&F settlement workings may be included where agreed, covering unpaid salary, leave encashment, gratuity eligibility / computation, notice pay recovery and final TDS, based on client-approved HR records. |
| Multi-State PT & LWF | Can the engagement support Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund requirements across states? | PT and LWF requirements are tracked for states where the organisation has applicable employees / registrations, including state-wise rates, slabs, deposit timelines and return requirements. |
| Books of Account Integration | How is payroll data connected with the organisation's accounting records? | Monthly payroll journal entries, salary payable schedules, statutory liability schedules and reimbursement summaries are provided for posting into the books, supporting integration with FAO or the in-house finance function. |
Payroll outsourcing engagements are structured to address the specific statutory compliance requirements of each sector — including industry-specific labour law obligations and payroll structures.
Informational articles on payroll compliance, TDS on salary, PF/ESI regulations, and salary structuring.
From FY 2024-25, the New Tax Regime is the default for individuals. This article explains how employers should manage regime selection, investment declarations, and TDS under Section 192.
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Read more →Form 24Q is the quarterly TDS return for salary payments. Form 16 is the annual TDS certificate. This article describes filing process, TRACES procedures, and employer obligations.
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