Which scenario would prompt CPPA to review a service member’s tax withholdings?

• A. A routine quarterly payroll run with no changes.
• B. A change in duty assignment only.
• C. A medical leave event only.
• D. Error reports, changes in withholding elections, or updates to dependence or status.

Answer: (D)

Tax withholdings are adjusted whenever the service member’s withholding elections or dependent/status information changes, or when there are error reports. CPPA reviews to ensure the withholding data matches the member’s current situation and is compliant with IRS rules.

A routine payroll run with no changes doesn’t require a review because nothing in the withholding data has changed. A change in duty assignment by itself usually doesn’t alter tax withholding unless it affects residency, exemptions, or filing status, so it isn’t a guaranteed trigger for review. A medical leave event also doesn’t automatically change withholding elections or dependents.

The scenario that prompts review involves error reports, changes in withholding elections, or updates to dependents or status, since these directly affect what should be withheld.