Payroll systems are designed to manage all aspects of employee compensation and the filing of employment taxes. They help track hours worked, calculate wages, manage tax withholdings and other deductions, print and deliver checks, and ensure timely payment of government employment taxes. Typically, payroll software is used to streamline this process, requiring minimal input from employers. Employers need to enter information about wages and hours worked, after which the software automatically handles calculations and deductions. Most payroll systems are regularly updated to reflect changes in tax laws and will notify employers of upcoming deadlines for filing specific tax forms.