For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACT 7. The Pennsylvania Local Tax Enabling Act, 53 P.S. §§ 6924.101 et seq., which was enacted on December 31, 1965, as amended.
COLLECTOR. The person or agency appointed from time to time by the Township Board of Supervisors to assess and collect the tax imposed and to administer the provisions of this subchapter.
EMPLOYER. Any individual, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, governmental body, agency or any other entity employing one or more persons on a salary, wage, commission, barter or other compensation basis, including a self-employed person.
FISCAL YEAR. The 12-month period beginning January 1 and ending December 31, and each 12- month period thereafter.
HE, HIS or HIM. Indicates the singular and plural as well as male, female and neuter gender.
INDIVIDUAL. Any person, male or female, over the age of 18 years, engaged in any occupation, trade or profession within the corporate limits of the township for any length of time in any given fiscal year.
OCCUPATION. Any trade, profession, business or undertaking of any type, kind or character, including services, domestic or other, carried on or performed within the corporate limits of the township for which compensation is charged or received, whether by means of salary, wages, commission, barter or fees for services rendered.
PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION. The occupation which provides an individual with his or her primary source of income.
RESERVE COMPONENT OF THE ARMED FORCES. The United States Army Reserve, United States Navy Reserve, United States Marine Corps Reserve, United States Coast Guard Reserve, United States Air Force Reserve, the Pennsylvania Army National Guard or the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
TAX. The local services tax in the amount of $52 per individual per fiscal year levied by this subchapter.
TOWNSHIP. The area within the corporate limits of the Township of Springfield, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
(Ord. 145, passed 12-11-2007)