It would be appropriate for the payroll department to be responsible for which of the following functions?
A) approval of employee time records
B) maintain records of employment, firings, and raises
C) temporary retention of unclaimed employee paychecks
D) preparation of governmental reports as to employees' earnings and withholding taxes

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The preparation of governmental reports as to employees' earnings and withholding taxes is a key responsibility of the payroll department. This includes tasks such as calculating and withholding taxes from employees' paychecks and preparing and filing reports such as W-2s and 1099s with government agencies. The other functions listed may be the responsibility of other departments such as HR or accounting.

It Would Be Appropriate for the Payroll Department to Be