> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances.md). # Payroll & Compliances - [Overview](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances/overview.md): Payroll is a critical part of all organization and Runtime HRMS understands the importance of having a smooth and error-free payroll process. - [Periods](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances/periods.md): A pay period is a time frame used to calculate earned wages and determine when employees receive their paychecks. - [Salary Components](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances/salary-components.md): Runtime HRMS supports multiple type of salary components to suit different business needs. Read on to know more about various types of salary components. - [Salary Deductions](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances/salary-deductions.md): Define custom deductions with flexible rules. Read on to learn more about Salary Deductions in Runtime HRMS. - [Salary Structures](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances/salary-structures.md): Salary Structures are salary definitions that can be used to assign salary details to new joiners and existing employees. - [Claims & Reimbursements](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances/claims-and-reimbursements.md): With help of Runtime employees can send their claims request via Runtime Workman Mobile Application and the admin can view and approve the same. - [Travel Reimbursement](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances/travel-reimbursement.md): Use Travel Punch along-with a rate based salary component to fully automate travel reimbursement. - [Processing Payroll](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances/processing-payroll.md): Process payroll to calculate salary and deductions for the active period. - [Statutory Compliances](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances/statutory-compliances.md): Runtime HRMS automates statutory deductions for ESI, PF, Professional Tax and Income Tax Deductions. Read on to know more. - [Provident Fund (PF)](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances/statutory-compliances/provident-fund-pf.md): Learn how to configure Provident Fund (PF) Deduction and generate PF Returns in Runtime HRMS - [Employees State Insurance (ESI)](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances/statutory-compliances/employees-state-insurance-esi.md): Learn how to configure ESI Deduction and generate ESI Returns in Runtime HRMS - [Professional Tax](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances/statutory-compliances/professional-tax.md): Professional tax is a state-imposed tax on salaried professionals. - [Income Tax](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances/statutory-compliances/income-tax.md): Income tax is levied by central government on income earned by individuals, businesses and artificial bodies during a financial year. - [Income Tax Declarations](https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances/statutory-compliances/income-tax-declarations.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.runtimehrms.com/payroll-and-compliances.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.