Bluffton, Ohio sales tax rate: 6.85%
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The sales tax rate in Bluffton, Ohio is 6.85%. That’s the 5.75% state rate plus 1.1% in local taxes. It’s higher than 70 of the 260 Ohio cities we checked, and 3 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Bluffton combined rate
6.85%
- Ohio state
- 5.75%
- Allen CountyCounty
- 1%
- Allen County RTASpecial district
- 0.1%
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- OhioState · 5.75%$5.75
- Allen CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
- Allen County RTASpecial district · 0.1%$0.10
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State, county and special district taxes add up to 6.85%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Bluffton addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of Ohio | State | 5.75% |
| Allen County | County | 1% |
| Allen County RTA | Special district | 0.1% |
| Combined rate | 6.85% |
Rate history
- July 20236.85%
- July 20246.85%
- July 20256.85%
- July 20266.85%
- Today6.85%
No change since July 2023.
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What is the sales tax rate in Bluffton, Ohio?
The combined sales tax rate in Bluffton is 6.85% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 5.75% Ohio state tax, 1% Allen County, 0.1% Allen County RTA.
Why does Bluffton pay Allen County RTA tax?
A special district such as Allen County RTA levies its own sales tax on top of the state, county rates. District lines don’t always follow city limits, so an address a few streets away can have a different rate. This rate was calculated for Bluffton’s 45817 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Bluffton?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Bluffton?
Yes, if they have nexus in Ohio: more than $100,000 in Ohio sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the Ohio Department of Taxation and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. Ohio Department of Taxation · Zamp Sales Tax API, for Bluffton’s 45817 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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