Which type of tax collected by a mediating agent and then forwarded to the government?

The type of tax collected by a mediating agent and then forwarded to the government is known as a "withholding tax." This tax is typically deducted from wages, salaries, or payments made to individuals or businesses and is remitted to the government by the employer or payer. Common examples include income tax withheld from employees' paychecks and sales tax collected by retailers. This system helps ensure timely tax collection and compliance.