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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Every person required to deduct and withhold tax under section 316.1 1 is hereby made liable for such tax. For purposes of assessment and collection, any amount required to be withheld and paid over to the department and any additions to tax penalties and interest with respect thereto, shall be considered the tax of the person. All taxes deducted and withheld pursuant to section 316.1 or under color of section 316.1 shall constitute a trust fund for the Commonwealth and shall be enforceable against such person, his representative or any other person receiving any part of such fund.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 72 P.S. Taxation and Fiscal Affairs § 7320. Liability for withheld taxes - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-72-ps-taxation-and-fiscal-affairs/pa-st-sect-72-7320/
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