§ 408-1. Definitions.  


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  • For purposes of this article, all terms defined in the Local Tax Enabling Act, 53 P.S. § 6924.101 et seq., shall have the meanings set forth therein. In addition, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth herein, unless the context shall clearly indicate otherwise:
    EFFECTIVE DATE
    January 1, 2012.
    LOCAL TAX ENABLING ACT
    The Local Tax Enabling Act, 53 P.S. § 6924.101 et seq., and as amended in the future, including any regulations adopted by the Department of Community and Economic Development thereunder.
    TAX
    The tax on earned income and net profits imposed by this article.
    TAX OFFICER
    The person or entity appointed as tax officer pursuant to the Local Tax Enabling Act to collect the tax in the TCD.
    TAX RETURN
    A form or forms prescribed by the Department of Community and Economic Development, or by the Tax Officer with the approval of the TCC, for reporting the amount of tax or other amount owed or required to be withheld, remitted, or reported under this article or the Local Tax Enabling Act.
    TAX YEAR
    The period from January 1 to December 31 in a single calendar year.
    TAXPAYER
    A person or business required under this article or the Local Tax Enabling Act to file a tax return or to pay tax.
    TCC
    The Tax Collection Committee established to govern and oversee the collection of income tax within the TCD under the Local Tax Enabling Act.
    TCD
    The Northampton Tax Collection District, or any future tax collection district, to which the Borough or any part of the Borough is assigned under the Local Tax Enabling Act.