You can enable payroll in Tally.ERP 9 from the Cost/Profit Centres Management section under F1: Accounting Features in F11: Features
To enable Payroll in Tally.ERP 9
1. Go to Gateway of Tally > F11: Features > F1: Accounting Features .
2. Tab down to Cost/Profit Centres Management section.
3. Set the option Maintain payroll to Yes.
4. Set the option Maintain m ore than payroll or cost category to Yes , to allocate employee cost by creating separate employee categories.
Note: You can enable the option Maintain more than one payroll or cost category to Yes , where parallel allocation of employee cost/cost centre is required.
5. Press Enter to accept and save, and return to the Gateway of Tally screen.
The Gateway of Tally screen appears as shown below: