Over the last 20 years or so there have been a lot of changes in payroll and none greater than the move from in-house payroll processing to online payroll services. It's difficult to find a reliable figure as to what percentage of companies now outsource their payroll, but estimates run as high as 80 percent or more. In spite of those numbers there's still a considerable market for desktop payroll systems though.Whether it's because of an unreliable internet connection, an unwillingness to have sensitive data out on the web, a preference for a one-time charge versus continuing monthly processing charges, or just the desire to have complete control of the payroll, many employers still prefer to keep things in-house. To do that they need payroll software that can run without having to access the Internet - and there are still a number of payroll packages available that can do that. This book covers the most popular desktop payroll software available, providing a summary of the cost and primary features of each one. In addition there are comments on each system regarding the user interface, ease of use, pros and cons of that particular package, and any other information that might be of use to potential buyers.Note: Prices, program features and comments are all based (as much as possible) on the 2019 editions of these software packages.