Maine § 5254. - Liability for withheld taxes

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 5254. — Liability for withheld taxes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5254.. Liability for withheld taxes

Every person required to deduct and withhold tax under this Part is hereby made liable for such tax. For purposes of assessment and collection, any amount required to be withheld and paid over to the assessor, and any additions to tax, penalties and interest with respect thereto, shall be considered the tax of that person. No person may have any right of action against a person in respect to any money deducted and withheld and paid over to the assessor in compliance or in intended compliance with this Part.   [PL 1987, c. 402, Pt. A, §191 (RPR); PL 1987, c. 402, Pt. B, §28 (RPR).]

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 5254.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 5254. cover?

Section 5254. ("Liability for withheld taxes") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maine § 5254.?

A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 5254." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Maine law?

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