A comprehensive reference for payroll and HR terminology used in INDPayroll:
| Term | Definition |
| DOJ | Date of Joining of an employee in the organization. |
| CTC | Cost to Company: Total salary + benefits provided to the employee. |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance: Component of salary for accommodation expenses. |
| PF | Provident Fund: Employee & employer contribution for retirement benefits. |
| ESI | Employee State Insurance: Social security scheme for health and medical benefits. |
| PT | Professional Tax: State-level tax applicable on salary. |
| TDS | Tax Deducted at Source: Income tax deducted by employer and remitted to government. |
| OT | Overtime Payment: Additional pay for hours worked beyond standard hours. |
| Salary Template | Predefined structure for earnings and deductions assigned to employees. |
| Payroll Period | The specific time frame for which payroll is processed (monthly/bi-monthly). |
| Audit Trail | Log of all system changes and modifications for compliance and traceability. |
| NEFT/RTGS | Bank transfer mechanisms for salary disbursement. |