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Finance director outlines rising sales‑tax delinquencies; assembly urges tougher collection on high balances
Summary
Finance Director Charlene Thomas reported a small increase in sales‑tax delinquencies (from about 10.4% to 12.94% of registrants) and reviewed enforcement tools (penalties, liens, small claims, garnishments); assembly members asked staff to pursue more aggressive collection against large delinquent accounts while balancing the impact on small seasonal businesses.
Finance Director Charlene Thomas led a work session on Feb. 9 explaining how borough sales tax is administered, why compliance matters and the consequences of noncompliance.
Thomas said 2,241 businesses are registered to collect sales tax in the borough and that about 94% are fully compliant. She noted the delinquency rate rose from roughly 10.4% last calendar year to about 12.94% in the current period; a small number of high‑balance accounts account for a…
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