Symmetry Tax Engine vs. Central

The leading gross-to-net calculation software for payroll. The Symmetry Tax Engine® (STE) is a powerful gross-to-net calculation engine to build or enhance a payroll platform, embed payroll into an existing application, and increase compliance and accuracy. The Symmetry Tax Engine® accounts for federal, state, and local payroll taxes — both withholding and latent employer taxes — for over 7,400 taxing jurisdictions and U.S. territories. Employer taxes and multi-state processing are accounted for as well. STE covers all 50 states, U.S. territories including Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Central is a payroll and benefits platform designed for founders that handles all the painful compliance work automatically. Unlike traditional HR platforms that require expertise and make you do the work, Central acts as a proactive teammate that takes cares of everything. The platform is built specifically for busy founders who want to focus on building their product, not drowning in administrative tasks. When you get started with Central, you'll experience: 1. Automated compliance: Central handles all state registrations, tax filings, and worker's compensation setup automatically.