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Practice question: Duties of Withholding Agents

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

What basic duty accompanies deduction and withholding under section 58(A)?
  1. Keep all amounts forever
  2. Send only a promotional leaflet
  3. Pay the employee’s private debts
  4. Cover withheld taxes by the required return and remit them through the prescribed lawful channels
  5. Wait indefinitely for a government request

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2024/ra_11976_2024.html — RA 11976, section 9 amending NIRC section 58 and repeal of section 34(K)
  • https://www.dof.gov.ph/newly-signed-ease-of-paying-taxes-act-to-modernize-ph-tax-administration-and-strengthen-taxpayer-rights/ — official DOF confirmation of the section 8 veto
  • https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RMC%20No.%203-2024.pdf — BIR RMC 3-2024 circularizing RA 11976 and presidential veto

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