Priority of Tax

Section 408. Priority of Tax.--In the distribution, voluntary or compulsory, in receivership, bankruptcy or otherwise, of the property or estate of any person, all taxes imposed by this act which are due and unpaid shall be paid from the first money available for distribution in priority to all other claims and liens, except in so far as the laws of the United States may give a prior claim to the Federal government. Any person charged with the administration or distribution of any such property or estate who shall violate the provisions of this section shall be personally liable for any taxes imposed by this act which are accrued and unpaid and are chargeable against the person whose property or estate is being administered or distributed.