The Spokane Spokesman Review notes a possible ten year sentence for an Auburn area business absconding with sales tax revenues.
The legal argument is that these funds are not actually in the possesion of the owner, rather held in 'trust' for the State.
FWIW, too bad corporate and State employees aren't held to the same standard for money they 'hold in trust' - whether it be there shareholders or, the actual taxpayer!
