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What is NYC AC § 11-1914?

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This section addresses the consequences for employers who fail to deduct and withhold required taxes. It specifies that while the tax may not be collected from the employer if the corresponding tax is paid, the employer remains liable for any penalties or interest due to this failure. Applies to employers responsible for tax withholding.

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§ 11-1914 Employer's failure to withhold.

AC § 11-1914

If an employer fails to deduct and withhold the tax, as required, and thereafter the tax against which such tax may be credited is paid, the tax so required to be deducted and withheld shall not be collected from the employer, but the employer shall not be relieved from liability for any penalties, interest or additions to the tax otherwise applicable in respect of such failure to deduct and withhold.

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