BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION

2010 Business Tax Returns and Information

Business Privilege... Tax

The Due Date is April 15th of each year.
The Tax Rate is 1.5 mils (.0015) of the total gross receipts.
This tax refers to service businesses and rental properties. Ordinance # 93-608

Mercantile Tax

The Due Date is April 15th of each year.
The Rate for wholesale sales is 0.5 mils (.0005) of the total gross receipts.
The tax rate for retail is 1.5 mils (.0015) of the total gross receipts.
This tax refers to both retail and wholesale merchants. Ordinance # 93-608

Local Services Tax

The Tax Rate effective January 1, 2008 is a maximum of $52.00 (Fifty-Two dollars) per year for each person working in Upper Merion Township. This tax is to be deducted evenly from paychecks throughout the year.
For tax rates for prior years, please check that year's appropriate tax form.
The tax applies to all persons who perform work in Upper Merion Township and
includes: owners, partners, sub-contractors, self-employed individuals and
employees. Ordinance # 2007-763

Local Services Tax Refund Request

Total Gross Earnings from all sources is less than $12,000 annually.
Copies of all W-2s with Federal and State Tax Returns are required for submission.

Amusement Taxes

Amusement Tax - Permanent
The tax return is due by the 10th of each month following the previous months'
liability.
The Amusement Tax rate is 10% of the gross collections. Ordinance # 93-611

Amusement Tax - Temporary
The tax return, with full remittance, is due upon conclusion of the event.
The Amusement Tax rate is 10% of the gross collections. Ordinance # 93-611