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OK SB1Taxation; directing State Board of Equalization to make certain certification; reduction of income tax rate upon certain certification. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to taxation; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.103, which relates to the duties of the State Board of Equalization; requiring certification of certain collections in certain fiscal years; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2355, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 27, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (68 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 2355), which relates to income tax; modifying tax rates for certain tax years; requiring the reduction of tax rates for certain tax years upon certain certification by the State Board of Equalization; prohibiting reduction of certain rates upon declaration of revenue failure; updating statutory language and references; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Oklahoma's taxation system, focusing on income tax rates and the State Board of Equalization's certification responsibilities. It introduces a mechanism for automatic income tax rate reductions based on state revenue growth. Specifically, the bill requires the State Board of Equalization to certify revenue estimates and growth in February of 2026 and subsequent years. If state tax collections exceed $400 million (adjusted for inflation every ten years) compared to the previous fiscal year, the marginal income tax rates will automatically decrease by 0.25 percentage points. For individual taxpayers, this means a gradual reduction in income tax rates from the 2024 rates of 0.25% to 4.75% to potential future rates starting in 2025 that range from 0% to 4.5%, depending on revenue growth. The bill also includes a provision that prevents tax rate reductions if a revenue failure is declared. The emergency clause means the law will take effect immediately upon passage, highlighting the legislature's view of the bill's urgency in addressing state taxation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author) (on 02/26/2025)
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