Why this matters
of work this feature replaces every payroll cycle. The hours that used to live in spreadsheets and shared folders now run end-to-end in seconds.
What's in the platform
Native PF + ECR upload
EPFO ECR file generated and uploaded directly. Employer + employee shares computed, with pension and EDLI splits.
Native ESIC challan
ESIC monthly challan generated for eligible employees. Employer + employee shares handled per the latest contribution rates.
Multi-state Professional Tax + LWF
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, AP, Telangana, MP, West Bengal and more states supported out of the box.
TDS computation + Form 24Q / 26Q
Monthly TDS deduction with auto-generation of Form 24Q for salaries and Form 26Q for non-salary payments.
Form 16 + Form 12BB + investment proofs
Year-end Form 16 generation, employee investment-proof collection workflow, old vs new tax-regime selection.
Bank disbursement integration
Direct integration with HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Kotak, SBI, Yes Bank for one-click salary disbursement.
AI anomaly detection
Every payroll run is checked against last cycle, flagging unusual deductions, missed allowances, or duplicate payments.
Multi-country if you expand
Same tenant runs UAE WPS and Saudi Mudad if you set up an offshore office.
Why this matters
Indian payroll has more statutory edge cases than any other market in this comparison. Each state has its own Professional Tax rates and Labour Welfare Fund. ECR formats change occasionally. ESIC contribution rates have shifted multiple times in the last five years. Form 16 generation needs old-vs-new regime handling.
NeuralHR.AI keeps the statutory engine current across all major states, with AI anomaly detection that flags issues before submission. Form 16 ships year-end without a separate workflow. Employee investment-proof collection is built into the worker app, not a side process.
How it stacks up
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Frequently asked questions
Does NeuralHR.AI generate the ECR file for PF?
Yes. The EPFO ECR file is generated for every payroll cycle and uploaded to the EPFO portal. Pension and EDLI splits are computed automatically.
Does it handle ESIC challan generation?
Yes. ESIC monthly challan is generated for eligible employees (gross salary ≤ ₹21,000). Employer and employee contribution shares are computed per current rates.
Which states are supported for Professional Tax and LWF?
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, MP, West Bengal, Kerala, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi (NCT) and others. State-specific rates and LWF cycles applied automatically.
Does NeuralHR.AI generate Form 16 and Form 24Q?
Yes. Form 24Q is generated quarterly for salary TDS. Form 16 is generated year-end with Part A (TRACES download) and Part B (NeuralHR.AI computation). Form 26Q for non-salary deductions also supported.
Can employees declare investments through the platform?
Yes. Employees declare investments and tax-regime preference through the worker app. Investment proofs are uploaded directly. Form 12BB is generated for the year-end declaration.
How does AI anomaly detection help?
Every payroll run is compared against the previous cycle. Unusual deductions, missing allowances, duplicate payments, or sudden TDS jumps are flagged for review before submission. Most customers catch 1–2 issues per cycle that would have been missed.
Can I run multi-state payroll in one cycle?
Yes. Employees across multiple states are processed in one payroll run. State-specific PT and LWF apply automatically based on each employee's work-state code.
Is statutory compliance included in the price?
Yes. PF, ESIC, PT, LWF and TDS are included in every paid tier from ₹4,999 / month. There's no separate compliance subscription or per-cycle fee.
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