In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “ACH credit” means a transaction in which a taxpayer, through the taxpayer's bank and an automated clearing house, originates an entry crediting the State's bank account and debiting the taxpayer's bank account for the amount of the payment due. “Automated clearing house (ACH)” means a central clearing facility operated by: A federal reserve bank; or An organization established by agreement with the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) which: Operates as a clearing house for transmitting or receiving entries between banks and bank accounts; and Authorizes an electronic transfer of funds between banks or bank accounts. “Business day” means the hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., prevailing Eastern time, on a day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or any holiday as defined in Tax-General Article, §1-201(a), Annotated Code of Maryland. “Department” means the State Department of Assessments and Taxation or its designee. “Immediately available funds” means an ACH credit, U.S. currency, or wire transfer. “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, or representative of any kind, and any partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity. “Tax” means a public service company franchise tax, including any interest, penalty, or fees. “Taxpayer” means a person required to pay a tax or file a return or a report. “TXP” means the tax payment addendum convention for use with the National Automated Clearing House Association's “CCD Plus” format application. “Wire transfer” means a transaction in which a taxpayer, through the taxpayer's bank, originates an entry which credits the State's bank account and debits the taxpayer's bank account on the same day the transaction is initiated.