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1. All terms defined in the Local Tax Enabling Act, 53 P.S. § 6924.101
et seq., shall have the meanings set forth therein. The following
terms shall have the meanings set forth herein:
COLLECTOR
The person or entity appointed as tax officer pursuant to
the Local Tax Enabling Act to collect the tax.
TAX
The tax imposed by this enactment.
TAX RETURN
A form prescribed by the collector for reporting the amount
of tax or other amount owed or required to be withheld, remitted,
or reported under this enactment or the Local Tax Enabling Act.
TAX YEAR
The period from January 1 to December 31.
TCC
The tax collection committee established to govern and oversee
the collection of earned income tax within the TCD under the Local
Tax Enabling Act.
TCD
Any tax collection district to which the Taxing Authority
or any part of the Taxing Authority is assigned under the Local Tax
Enabling Act.
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1. General Purpose Resident Tax. The Taxing Authority hereby imposes
a tax for general revenue purposes at the rate of 0.5% on earned income
and net profits of individual residents of the Taxing Authority.
2. General Purpose Municipal Nonresident Tax. The Taxing Authority also
imposes a tax for general revenue purposes at the rate of 0.5% on
earned income and net profits derived by an individual who is not
a resident of the Taxing Authority from any work, business, profession,
or activity, of any kind engaged in within the boundaries of the Taxing
Authority.
3. Ongoing Tax. The tax shall continue at the above rates during the
current tax year and each tax year thereafter, without annual reenactment,
until this enactment is repealed or the rate is changed.
4. Combined Tax Rate Applicable to Residents. Currently, the total rate
applicable to residents of the Taxing Authority, including the tax
imposed by the school district and municipality in which the individual
resides, is 0.5%.
5. Municipal Tax Rate Applicable to Nonresidents. Currently, the total
rate applicable to nonresidents working within the Taxing Authority
based on the municipal nonresident tax rate is 0.5%.
6. Local Tax Enabling Act Applicable. The tax is imposed under authority
of the Local Tax Enabling Act, and all provisions thereof that relate
to a tax on earned income or net profits, are incorporated into this
enactment. Any future amendments to the Local Tax Enabling Act that
are required to be applied to a tax on earned income or net profits
will automatically become part of this enactment upon the effective
date of such amendment, without the need for formal amendment of this
enactment, to the maximum extent allowed by 1 Pa.C.S.A. § 1937.
7. Applicable Laws, Regulations. Policies, and Procedures. The tax shall
be collected and administered in accordance with: (a) all applicable
laws and regulations; and (b) policies and procedures adopted by the
TCC or by the collector. This includes any regulations, policies,
and procedures adopted in the future to the maximum extent allowed
by 1 Pa.C.S.A. § 1937.
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1. A nonresident subject to tax under §
24-102 shall be allowed a credit against the tax otherwise due under this Part for the amount of any tax imposed on income earned in the Township by another state or political subdivision thereof in which the nonresident resides, provided that the state or political subdivision thereof extends a similar or like credit to Township residents who work in that state or political subdivision.
2. The credit provided under this section shall not exceed the total
tax otherwise due under this Part.
3. No credit shall be allowed under this section unless the nonresident
has proved to the satisfaction of the collector the amount of tax
paid to the other state or political subdivision thereof. When claiming
a credit pursuant to this section, a nonresident must file with his
or her tax return a signed copy of the tax return filed with the other
state or political subdivision thereof. Such return shall be considered
as prima facie evidence of the amount of tax, if any, paid to the
other state or political subdivision thereof.
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Although exemptions against tax are permitted under certain
circumstances as provided in applicable law and regulations, no individuals
are exempt from tax based on age, income, or other factors.
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Every individual receiving earned income or earning net profits
in any tax year shall file tax returns and pay tax in accordance with
the Local Tax Enabling Act.
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Every employer shall register, withhold, and remit tax, and
file tax returns in accordance with the Local Tax Enabling Act.
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The tax will be collected from individuals and employers by
the collector.
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Individuals and employers are subject to interest, penalties,
costs, and fines in accordance with the Local Tax Enabling Act, including
costs imposed by the collector in accordance with authorization by
the TCC having jurisdiction.