Which one is it? I am thinking it is the second option but i need explanation as to why

The purpose of a withholding tax

Multiple Choice

• is to assure the local tax authority that it will receive the tax due on the active income earned within its tax jurisdiction.
• is to assure the local tax authority that it will receive the tax due on the passive income earned within its tax jurisdiction.
• is to assure the local tax authority that it will receive the tax due on all income earned within its tax jurisdiction.
• none of the options