Bluffton, OH · Allen County
Individual Exemption Certificate
Bluffton residents who live in a mandatory filing municipality use this certificate to report why they are not required to file an income tax return for a tax year.
What this form is
The Individual Exemption Certificate tells Bluffton’s Income Tax Department why a resident is not required to file an income tax return for the stated tax year. The form says it must be filed by April 15 to avoid late filing penalties. It asks for taxpayer and, if applicable, spouse information, signatures, and a reason for exemption, such as no taxable income or moving out of Bluffton.
Who needs it
A Bluffton resident who lives in a mandatory filing municipality and claims they are not required to file an income tax return for the tax year needs this form.
How to submit it
Mail the completed form to the Village of Bluffton Income Tax Department, P.O. Box 228, Bluffton, OH 45817. The form says to file it on or before April 15.
About notarization
This certificate has no notary block; the taxpayer and, if applicable, spouse sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Certificate
Download the Individual Exemption Certificate for the tax year you are reporting.
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Complete The Form
Enter the requested taxpayer information and check the reason you are not required to file an income tax return.
- 3
Add Relevant Details
Provide applicable dates or property information requested for your selected reason, and have the taxpayer and spouse, if applicable, sign and date.
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Mail It To The Department
Mail the completed certificate to the Village of Bluffton Income Tax Department, P.O. Box 228, Bluffton, OH 45817, by April 15.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should file the Individual Exemption Certificate?
- The form is for residents who live in a mandatory filing municipality and are not required to file a Bluffton income tax return for the stated tax year. The filer checks the applicable reason.
- Do I need a notary for the Individual Exemption Certificate?
- No. The certificate has no notary block. The taxpayer and, if applicable, spouse sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Individual Exemption Certificate?
- Mail the completed form 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.
- What information does the certificate ask for?
- It asks for taxpayer and, if applicable, spouse names, addresses, Social Security numbers, signatures and dates, plus the reason for claiming an exemption. Some reasons ask for related dates or property details.