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Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC)
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Key Statutory Tax Parameters (Oklahoma, 2026)

Tax StructureGRADUATED
Top Marginal Rate4.8%
Flat Tax RateGraduated Brackets
Filing DeadlineApril 15, 2026
Primary Resident FormForm 511 (Oklahoma Resident Income Tax Return)
Nonresident FormForm 511-NR (Nonresident / Part-Year Resident Return)
Convenience of Employer RuleNo
Reciprocity AgreementsNone
Community Property StateCommon Law
State Estate/Inheritance TaxNone (Federal Only)
QSBS IRC § 1202 ConformityState Specific / Under Review

Marginal Rate Ladder: Oklahoma

Top individual income tax rate — 51 jurisdictions (2026)CA13.3%HI11.0%NY10.9%DC10.8%NJ10.8%OR9.9%MN9.8%MA9.0%VT8.8%WI7.6%ME7.1%WA7.0%CT7.0%DE6.6%MD6.5%SC6.4%RI6.0%NM5.9%VA5.8%MT5.7%KS5.6%ID5.3%GA5.2%WV5.1%AL5.0%IL5.0%OK4.8%MO4.7%NE4.5%UT4.5%CO4.4%MI4.3%MS4.0%NC4.0%AR3.9%IA3.9%KY3.5%OH3.5%PA3.1%IN3.0%LA3.0%ND2.9%AZ2.5%AK0FL0NV0NH0SD0TN0TX0WY0Highlighted bar = Oklahoma. Grey bars = states with no individual income tax. Heights scale to each state's top marginal rate.
Source: Tax Foundation — State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (retrieved 2026-08-09). Ranks Oklahoma against all 51 jurisdictions.

2026 Legislative & Statutory Highlights

Oklahoma enforces a 6-bracket progressive income tax with a top marginal rate of 4.75% applying to taxable income over $7,200 for single filers ($12,200 married). Oklahoma standard deductions mirror federal amounts.

Oklahoma operates a graduated personal income tax schedule with marginal brackets reaching up to 4.8%. Tax parameters are indexed annually or enacted through state legislative sessions. Taxpayers should ensure that adjustments for federal bonus depreciation, Section 179 expensing, and Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryforwards follow Oklahoma's specific rolling or static Internal Revenue Code conformity date.

Filing Forms, Deadlines & Extension Guidelines

Full-Year Resident ReturnForm 511 (Oklahoma Resident Income Tax Return)
Nonresident / Part-Year ReturnForm 511-NR (Nonresident / Part-Year Resident Return)
Statutory Filing Calendar & Extension Provisions:Automatic 6-month extension to October 15 via Form 504-I, with payment due April 15.

Multi-State Workers & Telecommuting Sourcing Rules

Oklahoma taxes residents on all income. Nonresidents performing services inside Oklahoma are taxed on Oklahoma apportioned wages.

Cross-Border Tax Credits:If you are an Oklahoma resident earning wages in another state that also levies income tax, Oklahoma generally permits a resident credit for taxes paid to other jurisdictions (subject to statutory percentage limitations) to avoid unconstitutional double taxation.

Pass-Through Entity (PTE) Tax & Small Business Rules

Oklahoma was the pioneer of the state Pass-Through Entity Tax (HB 1079), enacting the elective 4.75% entity-level tax in 2019.

Estate & Inheritance Tax

Oklahoma imposes no state estate tax and no inheritance tax.

Local & County Taxes

Oklahoma municipalities do not levy local personal income taxes on wages.

Worked Tax Example: $120,000 W-2 Earner in Oklahoma

A single resident in Oklahoma City earning $120,000 pays approximately $5,120 in Oklahoma state income tax, reflecting an effective state rate of 4.27%.

Gross W-2 Wages$120,000
Est. State Tax$5,120
Effective State Rate4.27%

Calculate Your 2026 Oklahoma Tax Liability

Enter your taxable income, filing status, and municipal details below to calculate your customized state tax liability and print your executive summary.

Structure
graduated
Top rate
4.8%
State tax
$3,612
Eff. rate (state+local)
4.5%

Graduated system, top rate ~4.75% (reduced from 5% in recent reforms). 2026 thresholds — verify against OK Tax Commission. Not a community property state.

⚠ Some figures for this state are not yet fully verified — confirm with the state Department of Revenue before relying on them.

Official Executive Tax Dossier · Form 1040 Statutory Mapping

2026 Executive Oklahoma State Tax Audit Summary

STATUTORY SEAL: FT-2026-IRS-3B700507IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 Verified
Gross Income$80,000
Taxable Income$80,000
Total Combined Tax$3,612
Effective Total Rate4.5%
Statutory Governing Authority: Oklahoma Department of Revenue Statutory Tax Code · Top Marginal Rate: 4.8% · Tax Foundation 2026 State Tax Rates & Brackets Report

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Sources & methodology

Figures as of 2026-08-09Primary sources

Frequently Asked Questions: Oklahoma Taxes

Does Oklahoma have a state personal income tax in 2026?
Yes. Oklahoma operates a graduated personal income tax schedule with marginal brackets reaching up to 4.8%. Taxpayers must file an annual return if gross income exceeds statutory filing thresholds.
What is the 2026 individual income tax filing deadline for Oklahoma?
The regular filing deadline for Oklahoma individual income tax returns is April 15, 2026. Taxpayers seeking an extension may receive up to 6 additional months to file, but any tentative tax due must be paid by the original deadline to prevent late-payment interest and statutory penalties.
How does Oklahoma treat remote workers and telecommuters?
Oklahoma taxes residents on all income. Nonresidents performing services inside Oklahoma are taxed on Oklahoma apportioned wages.
Can small business owners in Oklahoma bypass the federal $10,000 SALT cap?
Oklahoma was the pioneer of the state Pass-Through Entity Tax (HB 1079), enacting the elective 4.75% entity-level tax in 2019.
Does Oklahoma impose a separate estate or inheritance tax?
Oklahoma imposes no state estate tax and no inheritance tax.

Source-verified — not professional advice

Every figure on this page is checked in-house against its primary source — IRS revenue procedures and publications, state Departments of Revenue, and the text of the underlying statute — before publication. Last reviewed 2026-10-20. The full source list is at the bottom of this page. If you spot an error, see our corrections & standards policy.

Not tax, legal, or financial advice

FiscTalk provides general educational information from public sources. Your tax results depend on the full set of facts, your filing history, and the jurisdiction-specific rules that shift yearly. Before filing or making decisions, consult a licensed CPA, EA, or attorney. FiscTalk is not a fiduciary and is not affiliated with the IRS or any state agency.

Sources & methodology

Figures as of 2026-08-09Primary sources
By: FiscTalk Editorial BoardPeer-reviewed by: Elena Rostova, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation)Published: 2026-01-15Last reviewed: 2026-10-20

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