How to Enable Payroll Statutory Features in Tally.ERP 9

Payroll statutory features in Tally.ERP 9 are used to configure company-level details for payroll-related statutory calculations and reports. Before enabling these options, payroll must already be active for the selected company.

For the initial payroll setup, refer to the Tally payroll tutorials and complete the steps to enable payroll in Tally. After payroll is enabled, the options for enabling payroll statutory features and entering payroll statutory details become available under Statutory & Taxation.

Menu path: Gateway of Tally > F11: Features > F3: Statutory & Taxation.

Step 1: Open F11 Company Features from Gateway of Tally

From the Gateway of Tally screen, choose F11: Features. You can also press the F11 function key to open the Company Features menu for the active company.

F11 Features for Payroll in Tally

Step 2: Open Statutory & Taxation Features

Under Company Features, select Statutory & Taxation. You can also press F3 when that shortcut is displayed.

Choose statutory and taxation for payroll in Tally

Step 3: Enable Payroll Statutory and Statutory Details

In the Statutory & Taxation screen, locate the payroll statutory settings and configure the following options:

  • Enable Payroll Statutory: Set this option to Yes.
  • Set/Alter Payroll Statutory Details: Set this option to Yes to open the company statutory details screen.
enable payroll statutory in Tally

After setting the options to Yes, press Enter to proceed to the Payroll Statutory Details screen.

Step 4: Enter Company Payroll Statutory Details

In the Payroll Statutory Details screen, enter the statutory information applicable to the company. The available fields may include details related to:

  • Provident Fund
  • Employee State Insurance
  • National Pension System
  • Income Tax

Enter only the registrations and information that apply to the company. Use the company’s official registration records when filling in identification numbers, establishment details, or other statutory data.

payroll statutory details in Tally

Step 5: Accept and Save the Payroll Statutory Configuration

After entering the required details, press Enter to accept the Payroll Statutory Details screen and return to Statutory & Taxation. Press Ctrl+A to accept and save the feature configuration in Tally.

Details to Verify Before Saving Payroll Statutory Settings

Check the entered information before accepting the screen. Incorrect company statutory details can affect payroll calculations, challans, returns, and reports prepared from Tally.

  • Confirm that the statutory registration numbers belong to the active company.
  • Check the spelling of the company or establishment name against official records.
  • Verify that the correct state, location, and applicable statutory options are selected.
  • Enter only statutory schemes that apply to the organisation.
  • Save the screen and reopen it to confirm that the information was retained.

Why Payroll Statutory Options May Not Appear in Tally

If the payroll statutory settings are not visible under Statutory & Taxation, review the following points:

  • Make sure payroll has first been enabled under F11: Features > F1: Accounting Features.
  • Confirm that you are configuring the intended company when multiple companies are open.
  • Accept and save the Accounting Features screen after enabling payroll.
  • Return to Gateway of Tally and reopen the Statutory & Taxation screen.

Payroll Statutory Features and Payroll Masters Serve Different Purposes

Enabling payroll activates payroll masters such as employees, employee groups, pay heads, attendance types, and salary details. Enabling payroll statutory features separately allows the company to enter statutory registration information and use statutory payroll configurations where applicable.

Both settings may therefore be required: payroll must be enabled first, followed by payroll statutory features when the company needs statutory payroll processing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Payroll Statutory Features in Tally

Where are payroll statutory features available in Tally.ERP 9?

Open Gateway of Tally > F11: Features > F3: Statutory & Taxation. The payroll statutory options appear after payroll has been enabled for the company.

Why is Enable Payroll Statutory not visible?

The option may not appear when Maintain Payroll has not been enabled under Accounting Features. Enable payroll first, save the configuration, and then reopen Statutory & Taxation.

What information is entered in Payroll Statutory Details?

The screen is used to enter company-level statutory information for applicable payroll schemes, such as Provident Fund, Employee State Insurance, National Pension System, and Income Tax.

Should every payroll statutory option be configured?

No. Configure only the statutory schemes and registrations that apply to the company and its employees.

Editorial QA Checklist for Enabling Payroll Statutory Features

  • Confirm that payroll activation is identified as a prerequisite.
  • Verify the path as Gateway of Tally > F11: Features > F3: Statutory & Taxation.
  • Check that both Enable Payroll Statutory and Set/Alter Payroll Statutory Details are set to Yes.
  • Ensure that PF, ESI, NPS, and Income Tax are described as applicable statutory details rather than mandatory entries for every company.
  • Confirm that Ctrl+A is included as the final save action.
  • Keep all existing screenshots and internal links unchanged.