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# AME Payroll

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> AME Payroll is a user-friendly payroll solution for small and medium-sized businesses. It allows users to create and print checks for Gross to Net, After the Fact, and Net to Gross entries. The software includes tax tables for federal and multiple state taxes, as well as most federal and state forms.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 6 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of AME Payroll

User friendly payroll software for small and medium businesses to calculate taxes and print checks
Includes tax tables for federal and all 50 states
Calculates federal, state, and local taxes
Handles pre-tax deductions like 401K and Simple IRA
Tracks vacation/sick time accruals and usage
Generates W-2, 1099, 941, 940, 943, 944 forms
Prints MICR encoded checks
Multiple companies, departments, pay types, deductions
Reporting by department and multi-state
Posts payroll to General Ledger
Includes backup and restore features

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 6 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: AME Software

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$400.00
- **Pricing model**: Per User
- **Pricing Details**: AME Professional Payroll software for small businesses starts at: $400
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- 1099 Preparation
- 401(k) Tracking
- Accounting Integration
- Accounting Software
- Calendar Management
- Check Printing
- Compensation Management Software
- Compliance Management
- Direct Deposit
- Financial Reporting Software
- Mobile Access
- Multi-State
- Payroll Management
- Payroll Reporting
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Self Service Portal
- Tax Calculation
- Tax Compliance
- Third-Party Integrations

## Category

- [PEO Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/3015/peo/software)

## Related Categories

- [PEO Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/3015/peo/software)
- [Payroll Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/259/payroll/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Paylocity](https://www.getapp.ca/software/102695/webpay) — 4.3/5 (1839 reviews)
2. [Patriot Software](https://www.getapp.ca/software/20426/patriot-payroll) — 4.8/5 (3941 reviews)
3. [Paycor](https://www.getapp.ca/software/108691/paycor-perform) — 4.3/5 (3038 reviews)
4. [Employment Hero](https://www.getapp.ca/software/105889/employment-hero) — 4.4/5 (239 reviews)
5. [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.getapp.ca/software/91393/run) — 4.6/5 (1408 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Great payroll software\!" — 5.0/5

> **Cece** | *November 13, 2018* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Flexible payroll software. Ease of data input and payroll calculations. Reliable software, few to no glitches or bugs.
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> **Cons**: Could be a little more robust with a function for batch payroll processing.

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### "Very reliable payroll software." — 5.0/5

> **Frederick** | *May 27, 2018* | Restaurants | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: The software is easy to learn, just like basically anything else all you need is a little practice. The software has constant updates so you know the program is current.  The technical support is excellent, just a phone call away and they are very quick to respond and help you with any issue.  The cost of the program is very, very reasonable.  Actually a real bargain.  I have been very satisfied with this company and their software.
> 
> **Cons**: Typing in a date or numbers can be a little tricky sometimes.  You have to experience it to understand what I mean, but it is really no big deal.
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> It is reliable and easy to learn. It gives me peace of mind that the software is efficient and always up to date.

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### "ACCOUNTANT" — 3.0/5

> **Candice** | *August 15, 2019* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easily operate, any part function will be easily found.
> 
> **Cons**: Price , simple, probably fit to start a new business

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### "Inexpensive payroll software" — 4.0/5

> **Rosarie** | *June 7, 2017* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Provides necessary reports, checks \& tax forms.  You can customize reports or use their pre-formatted reports.
> 
> **Cons**: Doesn't integrate with Quickbooks or excel
Doesn't enable electronic filing of tax forms for reasonable rate
Doesn't enable employees to access their records
> 
> For a small business with a limited budget for payroll or an accountant who keeps track of small payrolls, this is sufficient for the price.

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### "Payroll Processing" — 4.0/5

> **Roman** | *April 25, 2019* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Price \& Customers Service are excellent.
> 
> **Cons**: Lacks Current Interfaces i.e Quickbooks,   exports to other popular software,Excel etc
Desperately lacking  employee pay stub portal

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