§ 188-82. Definitions.  


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  • The following words and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context or language clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
    COLLECTOR
    The person, public employee or private agency designated by the political subdivision to collect and administer the tax herein imposed.
    DCED
    The Department of Community and Economic Development of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
    EARNED INCOME
    Compensation as this term is defined in Section 13 (relating to earned income taxes) of the Local Tax Enabling Act, the Act of Dec. 31, 1965, P.L. 1257, § 13, as amended, 53 P.S. § 6913, as amended.
    EMPLOYER
    An individual, partnership, association, limited liability corporation, limited liability partnership, corporation, governmental body, agency or other entity employing one or more persons on a salary, wage, commission or other compensation basis, including a self-employed person.
    HE, HIS or HIM
    Indicates the singular and plural number, as well as male, female and neuter genders.
    INDIVIDUAL
    Any person, male or female, engaged in any occupation, trade or profession within the corporate limits of the political subdivision.
    NET PROFITS
    The net income from the operation of a business, profession, or other activity, as this term is defined in Section 13 (relating to earned income taxes) of the Local Tax Enabling Act, the Act of Dec. 31, 1965, P.L. 1257, § 13, as amended, 53 P.S. § 6913, as amended.
    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 political subdivision for which compensation is charged or received; whether by means of salary, wages, commission or fees for services rendered.
    POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
    The area within the corporate limits of the Township of Lower Moreland.
    TAX
    The local services tax at the rate fixed in § 188-83 of this article.
    TAX YEAR
    The period from January 1 until December 31 in any year; a calendar year.