ORDINANCE #04-37 PASSED
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
A MUNICIPAL INCOME TAX
OUTLINING THE PROVISIONS THEREOF
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council of the
SECTION
SECTION TWO: Definitions. As used in this ordinance, the following words shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, except as and if the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Administrator - The individual designated by the ordinance, appointed by Council, to administer and enforce the provisions of the ordinance.
Association - A partnership, limited partnership, or any other form of unincorporated enterprise, owned by two or more persons.
Board of Review - The Board created by and constituted as provided in Section 13 of this ordinance.
Business - An enterprise, activity, profession, or undertaking of any nature conducted for profit or ordinarily conducted for profit, whether by an individual, partnership, association, corporation or any other entity, including, but not limited to, the renting or leasing of property, real, personal or mixed.
Capital Improvement - Any permanent, i.e. having a useful life of at least 5 years, improvement of village lands, buildings, streets, and water and sewage systems and facilities.
Corporation - A corporation or joint stock association organized under the laws of the
Employee - One who works for wages, salary, commission or other type of compensation in the service of any employer.
Employer - An individual, partnership, association, corporation, governmental body, unit or agency, or any other entity, whether or not organized for profit, who or that employs one or more persons on a salary, wage, commission, or other compensation basis.
Fiscal Year - An accounting period of twelve (12) months or less ending on any day other than December 31st.
Gross Receipts - The total income from any source whatsoever.
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Net Profits - Federal Taxable Income (FTI), before net operating losses and special deductions with the following adjustments.
1. Deduct intangible income to the extent it is included in FTI.
2. Add 5% of the amount deducted as intangible income, but not the portion
of the intangible income related to the sale, exchange or disposition of
property described in section 1221 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).
3. Add any losses allowed in the computation of FTI if the losses related
to the sale, exchange, or disposition of property described in section
1221 or 1231 of IRC.
4. Except for depreciation recapture described in section 1245 or 1250 of
IRC, deduct income and gain included in FTI to the extent the income and
gain relate to the sale, exchange or disposition of an asset described in
section 1221 or 1231 of IRC.
5. Add taxes on or measured by net income allowed as a deduction in the
computation of FTI.
6. In the case of a real estate investment trust or regulated investment
company, add all dividends, distributions, or amounts set aside for the
benefit of investors and allowed as a deduction in the computation of FTI.
7. In the case of a taxpayer that is not a C corporation and is not an individual,
the taxpayer shall compute FTI as if the taxpayer were a C corporation and,
in addition to the above adjustments, shall not be allowed a deduction for
guaranteed payments, payments to a qualified self-employed retirement
plan, payments for health or life insurance for an owner or owner-employee,
or federal self-employment tax.
8. Use apportionment formula to apportion profit to each municipality using
an equally weighted formula of property, payroll, and sales (the property
factor uses original cost instead of net book value). If the apportionment
formula does not produce an equitable result, another basis may be
substituted, under uniform regulations.
Non-Resident - An individual domiciled outside this municipality.
Non-Resident Unincorporated Business Entity - An unincorporated business entity not having an office or place of business within this municipality.
Taxable Income - Wages, salaries, and other compensation paid by an employer or employers beginning with the Medicare wage base (box 5 of the W2 form) with the following mandatory adjustments:
1. Add supplemental unemployment compensation benefits described in
Section 3402 (o)(2) of IRC.
2. Add compensation of pre-1986 employees exempt from Medicare that
is not in the Medicare wage base solely because of the Medicare
grandfathering provision.
Taxable Year - The calendar year, or the fiscal year upon the basis of which net profit are to be computed under this ordinance and, in the case of a return for a fractional part of a year, the period for which such return is required to be made.
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Taxpayer - A person, whether an individual, partnership, association, or any corporation or other entity, required hereunder to file a return or pay a tax.
The singular shall include the plural, and the masculine shall include the feminine and the neuter.
SECTION THREE: Imposition of Tax.
A. Subject to the provisions of Section Sixteen of this ordinance, an annual tax for the purposes specified in Section One hereof shall be imposed on and after
1. On all salaries, wages, commissions and other compensation earned
during the effective period of this ordinance by residents of this
municipality.
2. On all salaries, wages, commissions and other compensation earned
during the effective period of the ordinance by non-residents for work
done or services performed or rendered in this municipality.
3. (a) On the portion attributable to this municipality of the net profits
earned during the effective period of this ordinance of all resident
unincorporated businesses, professions or other entities, derived from
sales made, work done, services performed or rendered and business
or other activities conducted in this municipality.
(b) On the portion of the distributive share of the net profits earned during
the effective period of this ordinance of a resident partner or owner of a
resident unincorporated business entity not attributable to this municipality
and not levied against such unincorporated business entity by this
municipality.
4. (a) On the portion attributable to this municipality of the net profits earned
during the effective period of this ordinance of all non-resident
unincorporated businesses, professions or other entities, derived from sales
made, work done, or services performed or rendered and business or other
activities conducted in this municipality, whether or not such
unincorporated business entity has an office or place of business in this
municipality.
(b) On the portion of the distributive share of the net profits earned during
the effective period of this ordinance of a resident partner or owner of a
non-resident unincorporated business entity not attributable to this
municipality and not levied against such unincorporated business entity by
this municipality.
5. On the portion attributable to this municipality of the net profits earned
during the effective period of this ordinance of all corporations derived
from sales made, work done, services performed or rendered and business
or other activities conducted in this municipality, whether or not such
corporations have an office or place of business in this municipality.
6. The portion of the net profits attributable to this municipality of a taxpayer
conducting a business, profession or other activity both within and without
the boundaries of this municipality shall be determined as provided in
Section 718.02 of the Revised Code of Ohio and in accordance with the
rules and regulations adopted by the Administrator pursuant to this
ordinance.
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7. Rental income received by a taxpayer shall be included in the computation
of net profits from business activities under subparagraphs (3a), (4a) and
(5) above, only if and to the extent that the rental, ownership, management
or operation of the real estate from which such rentals are derived (whether
rented, managed or operated by a taxpayer individually or through agents
or other representatives) constitutes a business activity of the taxpayer
in whole or in part.
Where the gross monthly rental of any and all real properties, regardless of
number and value, aggregate in excess of Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100
($250.00) per month, it shall be prima facie evidence that the rental, owner-
ship, management or operation of such properties is a business activity of
such taxpayer, and the net income of such rental property shall be subject
to tax; provided that in the case of commercial property, the owner shall be
considered engaged in a business activity when the rental is based on a
fixed or fluctuating percentage of gross or net sales, exceeds Two Hundred
fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($250.00) per month; provided further that in the
case of farm property, the owner shall be considered engaged in a business
activity when he shares in crops or when the rental is based on a percentage
of the gross income exceeds said $250.00 per month; and provided further
that the person who operates a licensed rooming house shall be considered
in business whether or not the gross income exceeds $250.00 per month.
B. Operating Loss Carry Forward.
1. The portion of a net operating loss sustained in any taxable year allocable
to this municipality may be applied against the portion of the profit of
succeeding year(s) allocable to this municipality, until exhausted but in no
event for more than five (5) taxable years. No portion of a net operating
loss shall be carried back against net profits of any prior year.
2. The portion of a net operating loss sustained shall be allocated to this
municipality in the same manner as provided herein for allocating net
profits to this municipality.
C. Consolidated Returns.
1. Filing of consolidated returns may be permitted, required, or denied in
accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the Administrator.
2. In the case of a corporation that carries on transactions with its stockholders
or with other corporations related by stock ownership, interlocking
directories, or some other method, or in case any person operates a division
branch, factory, office laboratory, or activity within this municipality
constituting a portion only of its total business, the Administrator shall
require such additional information as he/she may deem necessary to
ascertain whether net profits are properly allocated to this municipality.
If the Administrator finds net profits are not properly allocated to this
municipality by reason of transactions with stockholders or with other
corporations related by stock ownership, interlocking directorates, or
transactions with such division, branch, factory, office, laboratory or
activity or by some other method, he/she shall make such allocation as
he/she deems appropriate to produce a fair and property allocation of net
profits to this municipality.
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D. Exceptions
The tax provided for herein shall not be levied upon the military pay or allowances of members of the armed forces of the United States or upon the net profits of any civic, charitable, religious, fraternal or other organization specified in Section 718.01 of the Revised Code of Ohio to the extent that such net profits are exempted from municipal income taxes under said section.
The tax provided for herein shall also not be levied upon:
1. Poor relief, unemployment insurance benefits, old age pensions or similar
payments received from local, state or federal governments or charitable or
religious organizations.
2. Proceeds of insurance, annuities, workman’s compensation insurance,
social security benefits, pensions, compensation for damages for personal
injuries and like reimbursement, not including damages for loss of profits.
3. Compensation for damage to property by way on insurance or otherwise.
4. Interest and dividends from intangible property.
5. Military pay and allowances received as a member of the armed forces of
The
6. Any charitable, educational fraternal or other type of non-profit
association or organization enumerated in Section 718.01 of the Revised
code of
from payment of the tax imposed by this ordinance.
7. Any association or organization falling in the category listed in the
preceding paragraph not exempt from the payment of real estate taxes
is required to file declarations and final returns and remit the taxes levied
under this ordinance on all business activities of a type ordinarily
conducted for profit by taxpayers operating for profit.
8. Where such non-profit association or organization conducts income
producing business both within and without the corporate limits, it shall
calculate its profits allocable to this municipality under the method or
methods provided above.
9. IRC section 125 cafeteria plans.
SECTION FOUR: Effective Period.
Said tax shall be levied, collected and paid with respect to the salaries, wages, commissions and other compensation, and with respect to the net profits of businesses, professions or other activities earned on and after
SECTION
A. Each taxpayer, except as herein provided shall, whether or not a tax be due thereon,
make and file a return on or before April 15 of the year following the effective date
of this ordinance, and on or before April 15, of each year thereafter. When the
return is made for a fiscal year or other period different from the calendar year, the
return shall be filed by the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the end of the
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taxable year. The administrator is hereby authorized to provide by regulation that
the return of an employer or employers, showing the amount of tax deducted by said
employer or employers from the salaries, wages, commissions or other
compensation of an employee, and paid by him or them to the Administrator shall
be accepted unless otherwise specified as the return required of any employee
whose sole income, subject to tax under this ordinance, is such salary, wages,
commissions, or other compensation.
Each resident individual of this municipality shall file an annual municipal tax
return, except when the individual’s sole income falls under Section Three, Part D
of this ordinance, whether or not a tax be due thereon, and whether or not they pay
another municipal income tax or have this municipal income tax withheld from
wages, salaries, and other compensation by an employer or employers.
Non-resident individuals employed within this municipality whose employer or
employers have withheld this municipal income tax from wages, salaries,
commissions or other compensation, are not required to file an annual return for
this municipality.
B. The return shall be filed with the Administrator on a form or forms furnished by
or obtainable upon request from such Administrator, or on forms acceptable by such
Administrator, setting forth:
1. The aggregate amounts of salaries, wages, commissions and other
compensation earned and gross income from business, profession or
other activity, less allowable ordinance, reasonable, and necessary expenses
incurred in the acquisition of such gross income earned during the
preceding year and subject to said tax;
2. The amount of the tax imposed by this ordinance on such earnings and
profits; and
3. Such other pertinent statements, information returns, or other information
the Administrator may require. (i.e. Federal Schedules C, D, E, F, 2106)
C. The taxpayer making a return shall, at the time of the filing thereof, pay to the
Administrator for amount of taxes shown as due thereon; provided, however,
that where any portion of the tax so due shall have been deducted at the source
pursuant to the provisions of Section Six of this Ordinance, or where any portion
of said tax shall have been paid by the taxpayer pursuant to the provisions of
Section 7 of this ordinance, or where an income tax has been paid to another
municipality, credit for the amount so paid in accordance with Section 15 hereof,
shall be deducted from the amount shown to be due and only the balance, if any,
shall be due and payable at the time of filing said return.
A taxpayer who has overpaid the amount of tax to which this municipality is
entitled under the provisions of this ordinance may have such overpayment applied
against any subsequent liability hereunder or, at his election indicated on the
return, such overpayment (or part thereof) shall be refunded, provided that no
additional taxes or refunds of less than One Dollar ($1.00) shall be collected or
refunded.
D. Extensions.
The Administrator may extend the time for filing of the annual return upon the
the request of the taxpayer and upon receiving a copy of the federal extension
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request. The extension due date will be to the last day of the month following the
month to which the federal return has been extended. The Administrator may
require a tentative return, accompanied by the payment of the amount of tax shown
to be due thereon by the date the return is normally due. No penalty shall be
assessed in those cases in which the return is filed and the final tax paid within
the period as extended.
E. Amended Returns.
Where necessary, an amended return must be filed in order to report additional
income and pay any additional tax due, or claim a refund of tax overpaid, subject
to the requirements and/or limitations contained in Section Eleven and Fifteen.
Such amended returns shall be on a form obtainable on request from the
Administrator. A taxpayer may not change the method of accounting or apportion-
ment of net profits after the due date for filing the original return.
Within three (3) months from the final determination of any federal tax liability
affecting the taxpayer’s tax liability to this municipality, such taxpayer shall make
and file an amended return showing income subject to the income tax of this
municipality based upon such final determination of federal tax liability, and pay
any additional tax shown due thereon or make claim for refund of any over-
payment.
SECTION SIX: Collection at Source.
A. In accordance with Rules and Regulations prescribed by the Administrator, each
employer within or doing business within this municipality shall deduct at the
time of the payment of such salary, wages, commissions or other compensation
due by the said employer to said employee and shall, on or before the last day
of the month following the close of each calendar quarter make a return and pay
to the Administrator the amount of taxes so deducted. Said returns shall be on a
form or forms prescribed by or acceptable to the Administrator and shall be
subject to the Rules and Regulations prescribed therefore by the Administrator
Such employer shall be liable for the payment of the tax required to be deducted
and withheld, whether or not such taxes have been in fact withheld.
B. Such employer in collecting said tax shall be deemed to hold the same, until
payment is made by such employer to this municipality, as a Trustee for the
benefit of this municipality and any such tax collected by such employer from his
employees, shall, until the same is paid to this municipality be deemed a trust fund
in the hands of such employer.
C. On or before March 1 of each year beginning with the year 1989, each employer
shall file a withholding return setting forth the names and addresses of all
employees from whose compensation the tax was withheld during the preceding
calendar year and the amount of tax withheld from his employees and such other
information as may be required by the Administrator. All payments not subject
to withholding shall be reported on a form required by the Administrator.
D. The Tax Administrator, for good cause, may required immediate returns and
payments to be submitted to his/her office.
E. No employer shall be required to withhold the tax from the payment of wages and
other compensation paid an employee whom the employer reasonably expects
will not earn more than $600.00 annually from the employer.
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SECTION SEVEN: Declarations.
A. Every person who anticipates any taxable income which is not subject to Section
Six hereof, or who engages in any business, profession, enterprise or activity subject
to the tax imposed by Section Three hereof, shall file a declaration setting forth
such estimated income or the estimated profit or loss from such business activity
together with the estimated tax due thereon if any; provided however, if a person’s
income is wholly from wages from which the tax will be withheld and remitted to
this municipality in accordance with Section Six hereof, such person need not file
a declaration.
B. Such declaration shall be filed on or before April 15 of each year during the life of
this ordinance, or on the fifteenth day of the fourth (4) month of the date the taxpayer becomes subject to tax for the first time.
Those taxpayers reporting on a fiscal year basis shall file a declaration by the fifteenth day of the fourth month after the beginning of each fiscal year or period.
C. Such declaration shall be filed upon a form furnished by, or obtainable from, the
Administrator, provided, however, credit shall be taken for this municipality’s
income tax to be withheld from any portion of such income. In accordance with
the provisions of Section 15 hereof, credit may be taken for tax to be paid to or
to be withheld and remitted to another taxing municipality.
The original declaration (or any subsequent amendment thereof) may be increased
or decreased on or before any subsequent quarterly payment date and provided for
herein.
D. Such declaration or estimated tax to be paid this municipality shall be accompanied
by a payment of at least one-fourth (¼) of the estimated annual tax and at least
a similar amount shall be paid on or before the last day of the seventh, tenth and
thirteenth months after the beginning of the taxable year. Provided however, that
in case an amended declaration has been filed, the unpaid balance shown due
thereon shall be paid in equal installments on or before the remaining payment
dates.
E. On or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month of the year following that for
which such declaration or amended declaration was filed, an annual return shall be
filed and any balance which may be due this municipality shall be paid therewith
in accordance with the provisions of Section Five hereof.
SECTION EIGHT: Duties of the Administrator
A. It shall be the duty of the Village Income Tax Administrator to receive the tax
imposed by this ordinance in the manner prescribed herein from the taxpayers; to
keep an accurate record thereof; and to report all monies so received.
It shall be the duty of the Administrator to enforce payment of all taxes owing this
municipality, to keep accurate records for a minimum of five (5) years showing the
amount due from each taxpayer required to file a declaration and/or make any
return, including taxes withheld and to show the dates and amounts of payments
thereof.
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B. Said Administrator is hereby charged with the enforcement of the provisions of this
ordinance, and is hereby empowered, subject to the approval of the Board of
Review, to adopt and promulgate and to enforce rules and regulations relating to
any matter or thing pertaining to the collection of taxes and the administration and
enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance, including provisions for the re-
examination and correction of returns.
The Administrator is authorized to arrange for the payment of unpaid taxes, interest
and penalties on a schedule of installment payments, when the taxpayer has proved
to the Administrator that, due to certain hardship conditions, he is unable to pay the
full amount of the tax due. Such authorization shall not be granted until property
returns are filed by the taxpayer for all amounts owned by him under the ordinance.
Failure to make any deferred payment when due, shall cause the total unpaid
amount, including penalty and interest, to become payable on demand and the
provision of Section Eleven and Twelve of the ordinance shall apply.
C. In any case where a taxpayer has failed to file a return or has filed a return which
does not show the proper amount of tax due, the Administrator may determine the
amount of tax appearing to be due this municipality from the taxpayer and shall sent
to such taxpayer a written statement showing the amount of tax so determined,
together with interest and penalties thereon, if any.
D. Subject to the consent of the Board of Review or pursuant to regulations approved
by said Board, the Administrator shall have the power to compromise any interest or
penalty, or both, imposed by Section Ten of this ordinance.
SECTION NINE: Investigative Powers of the Administrator - Penalty for Divulging Confidential Information.
A. The Administrator, or any authorized employee, is hereby authorized to examine the
books, papers, records and federal income tax returns of any employer or of any
taxpayer of person subject to, or whom the Administrator believes is subject to the
provisions of this ordinance, for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of any return
made, or, if no return was made, to ascertain the tax due under this ordinance. The
investigative powers, and power of subpoena of records and persons, given the
Administrator by this ordinance, shall be exercised as follows:
1. The Administrator shall make written request to the taxpayer, employer, or
supposed taxpayer or employer to examine the books, records, papers, and
federal income tax return of such person or entity, and/or request for a
conference.
2. If the person or entity refuses to honor such request, then the Administrator
shall apply to the Board of Review for authority to issue a subpoena or
order for such records, returns, or personal conference.
3. If, upon hearing, with at least 10 days notice to the person or entity the
Board of Review finds that the request to examine records or for a personal
conference is reasonable, the Board shall authorize the Administrator to issue his
subpoena or order.
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B. The Administrator, or any authorized employee, following the procedure stated
above, is hereby authorized to examine the books, papers, records and federal
income tax returns of any employer or of any taxpayer or person subject to the
provisions of this ordinance, for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of any return
made, or if not return was made, to ascertain the tax due under this ordinance.
Every such employer, supposed employer, taxpayer or supposed taxpayer is hereby
directed and required to furnish upon written request by the Administrator, or his
dully authorized agent or employee, the opportunity for making such examinations
and investigations as are hereby authorized, as provided above.
C. The Administrator, following the procedures stated above is hereby authorized to
order any person presumed to have knowledge of the fact to appear before him and
examine such person, under oath, concerning any income which was or should have
been reported for taxation or any transaction tending to affect such income, and for
this purpose may compel the production of books, papers, records and federal
income tax returns and the attendance of all person before him, whether as parties or
witnesses, whenever he believes such persons have knowledge of such income or
information pertinent to such inquiry.
D. The refusal to produce books, papers, records and federal income tax returns or the
refusal to submit to such examination by any employer or person subject or
presumed to be subject to the tax or by an officer, agent or employee of a person
subject to the tax or required to withhold tax or the failure of any person to comply
with the provisions of this Section or with an order or subpoena of the
Administrator authorized hereby shall be deemed a violation of this ordinance,
punishable as provided in Section 12 hereof.
E. Any information gained as a result of any returns, investigations, verifications or
hearings before the Administrator, required by the ordinance or authorized by these
Rules and Regulations shall be confidential and no disclosure thereof shall be made
except for official purposes or as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. Any
person divulging such information shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a
maximum fine of Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for
not more than six (6) months, or both. Each disclosure shall constitute a separate
offense.
In addition to the above penalty, any employee of this municipality who violates the
provisions of the Section relative to the disclosure of confidential information shall
be guilty of an offense punishable by immediate dismissal.
SECTION
A. All taxes imposed and all monies withheld or required to be withheld by employers
under the provisions of this ordinance and remaining unpaid after they become due
shall bear interest at the rate of one-half of one percent (½%) per month or fraction
thereof.
B. In addition to interest as provided in paragraph A hereof, penalties based on the
unpaid tax are hereby imposed as follows:
1. For failure to pay taxes due - other than withheld; one and one-half per cent
(1 ½%) per month or fraction thereof.
2. For failure to remit taxes withheld from employees; five percent (5) per
month or fraction thereof.
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C. Exceptions. A penalty shall not be assessed on an additional tax assessment made
by the Administrator when a return has been filed in good faith and the tax paid
thereon within the time prescribed by the Administrator; and provided further, that,
in the absence of fraud, neither penalty nor interest shall be assessed on any
additional tax assessment resulting from a federal audit, providing an amended
return is filed and the additional tax is paid within three (3) months after final
determination of the federal tax liability.
D. Upon recommendation of the Administrator, the board of Review may abate penalty
or interest, or both, or upon an appeal from the refusal of the Administrator to
recommend abatement of penalty and/or interest, the board may nevertheless abate
penalty or interest, or both.
SECTION ELEVEN: Collection of Unpaid Taxes and Refunds of Overpayments
A. All taxes imposed by this ordinance shall be collectible, together with any interest
and penalties thereon, by a civil action at law. All additional assessments shall be
made and all civil actions to recover municipal income taxes and penalties and
interest thereon shall be brought within three (3) years after the tax was due or the
return was filed, whichever is later.
B. Taxes erroneously paid shall not be refunded unless a claim for a refund is made.
Claims for refund of municipal income taxes must be brought within the time
limitation provided in Part A of this section.
C. Amounts of less than one dollar ($1.00) shall not be collected or refunded.
SECTION TWELVE: Violations and Penalties
A. Any person who shall
1. Fail, neglect or refuse to make any return or declaration required by this
ordinance; or
2. Make any incomplete, false or fraudulent return; or
3. Willfully fail, neglect or refuse to pay the tax, penalties or interest imposed
by this ordinance; or
4. Willfully fail, neglect to withheld the tax from his employees or remit such
withholdings to the Administrator; or
5. Refuse to permit the Administrator or any duly authorized agent or
employee to examine his books, records, papers and Federal Income
Tax returns relating to the income or net profits of a taxpayer; or
6. Fail to appear before the Administrator and to produce his books, records,
papers or Federal Income Tax returns relating to the income or net profits of
a taxpayer upon order or subpoena of the Administrator; or
7. Refuse to disclose to the Administrator any information with respect to the
income or net profits of a taxpayer; or
8. Fail to comply with the provisions of this ordinance or any order or
subpoena of the Administrator authorized hereby; or
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9. Give to an employer false information as to his true name correct social
security number and residence address, or fail to promptly notify an
employer of any change in residence address and date thereof; or
10. Fail to use ordinary diligence in maintaining proper records of employees’
residence addressed, total wages paid and this municipality’s income tax
withheld, or to knowingly give the Administrator false information; or
11. Attempt to do anything whatsoever to avoid payment of the whole or any
part of the tax penalties or interest imposed by this ordinance;
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred
Dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned not more than six (6) months or both for each
offense.
B. Prosecutions for an offense made punishable under this Section or any other
provision of this ordinance shall be commenced within three (3) years after the
commission of the offense, provided that in the case of fraud, failure to file a return,
or the omission of twenty-five per (25%) or more of income required to be reported,
prosecutions may be commenced within six (6) years after the commission of the
offense.
C. The failure of any employer or person to receive or procure a return, declaration or
other required form shall not excuse him from making any information, return, or
declaration, from filing such form, or paying the tax.
SECTION THIRTEEN: Board of Review.
A. A Board of Review, consisting of a chairman and two other individuals to be
appointed by the Council of the
majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. The Board shall
adopt its own procedural rules and shall keep a record of its transactions. Any
hearing by the Board may be conducted privately and the provisions of Section Nine
hereof with reference to the confidential character of the information required to be
disclosed by the ordinance shall apply to such matters as may be heard before the
Board of Appeal.
B. All rules, regulations, forms and amendments or changes thereto, which are adopted
by the Administrator under the authority conferred by this ordinance, must be
approved by the Board of Review before the same become effective. The Board
shall hear and pass on appeals from any ruling or decision of the Administrator, and,
at the request of the taxpayer, or Administrator, is empowered to substitute alternate
methods of allocation.
C. Any person dissatisfied with any ruling or decision of the Administrator which is
made under the authority conferred by this ordinance may appeal there from to the
Board of Review within thirty (30) days from the announcement of such ruling or
decision by the Administrator, and the Board shall, on hearing, having jurisdiction
to affirm, reverse, or modify any such ruling or decision, or any part thereof.
D. Following an appeal to the local Board of Review, a municipal income tax appeal
may be made to either common pleas court or to the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals.
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SECTION FOURTEEN: Allocation of Funds.
The net funds collected under the provisions of this ordinance shall be deposited sixty percent (60%) to the General Fund of which fourteen percent (14%) of net revenue shall be paid quarterly to the Spencerville Fire Department for said contract with Village and six percent (6%) of net revenue shall be paid quarterly to Spencerville
SECTION FIFTEEN: Credit for Tax Paid to Another Municipality