If any distributor liable for any tax, penalty, or interest levied under this chapter sells out his business or stock of goods or quits the business, he shall make a final return and payment within 15 days after the date of selling or quitting the business. His successors or assigns, if any, shall withhold sufficient of the purchase money to cover the amount of such taxes, penalties, and interest due and unpaid until such former owner produces a receipt from the Commissioner showing that they have been paid or a certificate stating that no taxes, penalties, or interest are due. If the purchaser of a business or stock of goods fails to withhold the purchase money as provided in this section, he shall be personally liable for the payment of the taxes, penalties, and interest due and unpaid on account of the operation of the business by any former owner.
2012, cc. 217, 225.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 22.1 - Motor Vehicle Fuels Sales Tax in Certain Transportation Districts
§ 58.1-2293. Regulation; forms
§ 58.1-2294. Disclosure of information; penalties
§ 58.1-2295. Levy; payment of tax
§ 58.1-2296. Backup tax; liability
§ 58.1-2297. When tax return and payment are due; credits for overpayment
§ 58.1-2299.1. Exclusion from professional license tax
§ 58.1-2299.2. Certificates of registration; issuance; civil penalty
§ 58.1-2299.3. Collection of tax
§ 58.1-2299.4. Absorption of tax prohibited
§ 58.1-2299.5. Sale of business
§ 58.1-2299.6. Late filing or payment; civil penalty
§ 58.1-2299.7. False or fraudulent return; civil penalty
§ 58.1-2299.8. Payment of civil penalty; disposition; waiver
§ 58.1-2299.9. Prohibited acts; criminal penalties
§ 58.1-2299.10. Willful commission of prohibited acts; criminal penalties
§ 58.1-2299.12. Jeopardy assessment
§ 58.1-2299.13. Memorandum of lien for collection of taxes
§ 58.1-2299.14. Recordkeeping requirements; inspection of records; civil penalties
§ 58.1-2299.15. Application to Commissioner for correction; appeal
§ 58.1-2299.16. Period of limitations
§ 58.1-2299.17. Waiver of time limitation on assessment of taxes
§ 58.1-2299.18. Suits to recover taxes
§ 58.1-2299.19. Liability of corporate or partnership officer; penalty