[1]
Editor's Note: This article provided for an effective
date of 1-1-2012.
Except as otherwise specified in this section, all terms used
in this article which are also defined in the Local Tax Enabling Act
(LTEA) (53 P.S. § 6924.101 et seq.) as amended from time
to time, shall have the same meanings when used in this article, and
the definitions contained in the LTEA are incorporated herein by reference,
as amended from time to time. However and notwithstanding the forgoing,
following terms shall have the following meanings when used in this
article:
The person or entity appointed as tax officer pursuant to
the Local Tax Enabling Act to collect the Tax.
January 1, 2012.
The Board of Supervisors of the Township of Maidencreek,
Berks County, Pennsylvania.
The Local Tax Enabling Act, as set forth in 53 P.S. § 6901
et seq. while such numbering and provisions remain in effect under
Act 32 of 2008, and as set forth in 53 P.S. § 6924.101 et
seq. when such numbering and provisions become effective under Act
32, and as amended in the future.
The tax imposed by this enactment.
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.
The period from January 1 to December 31.
Township of Maidencreek.
The Tax Collection Committee established to govern and oversee
the collection of earned income tax within the TCD under the Local
Tax Enabling Act.
Any tax collection district to which the taxing authority
or any part of the taxing authority is assigned under the Local Tax
Enabling Act.
This article.
A.
General purpose resident tax. The taxing authority hereby imposes
a tax for general revenue purposes at the rate of 1% on earned income
and net profits of individual residents of the taxing authority, to
be collected and remitted in accordance with the provisions of this
article.
B.
General purpose municipal nonresident tax. The taxing authority also
imposes a tax for general revenue purposes at the rate of 1% 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.
C.
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until this enactment is repealed or the rate is changed.
D.
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 1%.
E.
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 1%.
F.
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.
G.
Applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The tax shall
be collected and administered in accordance with all applicable laws
and regulations; and with 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.
Although credits and deductions against the 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.
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.
Every employer shall register, withhold, and remit the tax,
and file tax returns in accordance with the Local Tax Enabling Act.
The tax will be collected from individuals and employers by
the collector.
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 the Local Tax Enabling
Act.
The primary purpose of this enactment is to conform the earned
income and net profits tax currently imposed to the Local Tax Enabling
Act, as amended and restated by Act 32 of 2008, and to do so within
the time frame required by Act 32. Any prior enactment imposing a
tax on earned income or net profits of individuals is amended and
restated in its entirety to read as stated in this enactment as of
the effective date below. Any other prior enactment or part of any
prior enactment conflicting with the provisions of this enactment
is rescinded insofar as the conflict exists. To the extent the same
as any enactment in force immediately prior to adoption of this enactment,
the provisions of this enactment are intended as a continuation of
such prior enactment and not as a new enactment. If this enactment
is declared invalid, any prior enactment levying a similar tax shall
remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected by adoption
of this enactment. If any part of this enactment is declared invalid,
the similar part of any prior enactment levying a similar tax shall
remain in effect and shall not be affected by adoption of this enactment.
The provisions of this enactment shall not affect any act done or
liability incurred, nor shall such provisions affect any suit or prosecution
pending or to be initiated to enforce any right or penalty or to punish
an offense under the authority of any enactment in force prior to
adoption of this enactment. Subject to the foregoing provisions of
this section, this enactment shall amend and restate on the effective
date any enactment levying a tax on earned income or net profits in
force immediately prior to the effective date.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided for an effective
date of 1-1-2012.
