Location: 135 N. Detroit St.
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Tax Superintendent: Julie Stephens
Phone: (937) 593-8362
Fax: (937) 593-8372
Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm (Monday - Friday)
Accept Cash and Check payments ONLY
The City of Bellefontaine processes and collects all City income taxes. The current tax rate is 1.6%. This rate went into effect on July 1, 2024. The tax rate prior to that date was 1.333%. The City also gives credit of .666% of any tax paid to another city.
Tax filing is mandatory for all residents 18 and over, including W2 wages, rental and farm income, lottery/gambling income, and also self-employment. Any business working in the City of Bellefontaine, including self-employed non-residents, contractors, subcontractors, and realtors, therapy, massage, beauticians, cosmetologists, etc., must also file a tax return with the City of Bellefontaine.
In 2016, Bellefontaine became a member of the Regional Income Tax Agency, known as "RITA". they assist in the administration and enforcement of our local Income Tax Ordinance #15-74A.
You can access RITA for filing, account information, and check status of refunds. You may also call 1-800-860-7482 to talk to a customer service representative. Individuals should have their social security number available. Businesses will need their Federal Identification Number.
Important Tax Information
The Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) mailed non-filer letters to taxpayers who neglected to file a municipal income tax return. Taxpayers can send RITA the documents listed on the non-filing letter via:
