Bluffton, OH · Allen County
Business Exemption Certificate
Businesses use this certificate to tell the Village of Bluffton Income Tax Department they had no work activity in Bluffton and are not required to file an income tax return for the tax year.
What this form is
A business files this certificate with the Village of Bluffton Income Tax Department when it had no work activity in Bluffton during the tax year and is not required to file a village income tax return. The form asks for the tax year, business and federal ID details, the reason for exemption, and whether to deactivate the account. It also includes officer and preparer signature fields.
Who needs it
A business with no work activity in Bluffton for the tax year may file this certificate to report that it is not required to file a village income tax return.
How to submit it
Remit the completed form to the Village of Bluffton Income Tax Department, P.O. Box 228, Bluffton, OH 45817. The form says it must be filed on or before April 15 to avoid late filing penalties.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the officer and preparer sign and date the form.
How to submit this form
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Download the Certificate
Download the Business Exemption Certificate PDF.
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Complete the Form
Enter the tax year, business details, federal ID number, and applicable exemption information.
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Sign and Date
Have the officer and preparer complete the signature and date fields.
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Submit to the Village
Remit the form to the Village of Bluffton Income Tax Department, P.O. Box 228, Bluffton, OH 45817, by April 15.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Bluffton Business Exemption Certificate?
- It tells the Village of Bluffton Income Tax Department that a business had no work activity in Bluffton for the tax year and is not required to file a village income tax return.
- Who files this certificate?
- A business with no work activity in Bluffton during the tax year may file it. The form requests business details, the tax year, and an exemption reason.
- Do I need a notary for the Business Exemption Certificate?
- No. The form has officer and preparer signature fields, but no notary block; the officer and preparer sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Business Exemption Certificate?
- Remit it to the Village of Bluffton Income Tax Department, P.O. Box 228, Bluffton, OH 45817. The form says to file by April 15 to avoid late filing penalties.