Req. No. 68 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) SENATE BILL 1 By: Bergstrom AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to taxation; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.103, which relates to the duties of the State Board of Equalization; requ iring 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; modif ying 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 . BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.103, is amended to read as follows: Section 34.103. A. In addition to any other duties prescribed by law, at the meeting required by Sectio n 23 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution to be held in February of 2017, and at the February meeting of the State Board of Equalization each year thereafter, the State Board of Equalization shall certify: Req. No. 68 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1. For the revenue derived from the tax levied on oil pursuant to Section 1001 of Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which would otherwise be apportioned to the General Revenue Fund, the average annual amount of actual reven ue apportioned to the General Revenue Fund for the immediately preceding fiv e (5) complete fiscal years. For any year after the first year during which a deposit to the Revenue Stabilization Fund is made, the amount of any deposit to the Revenue Stabilization Fund shall be disregarded for purposes of this paragraph and the average shall be computed using the total amount of revenue that was available to be apportioned to the General Revenue Fund for the applicable period of time; 2. For the revenue derive d from the tax levied on natural gas pursuant to Section 1001 of Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which would otherwise be apportioned to the General Revenue Fund, the average annual amount of actual revenue apportioned to the General Revenue Fund for the previous five (5) fiscal years. For any year after the first year during which a deposit to the Revenue Stabilization Fund is made, the amount of any deposit to the Revenue Stabilization Fund shall be disregarded for purposes of this paragraph and the average shall be computed using the total amount of revenue that was availabl e to be apportioned to the General Revenue Fund for the applicable period of time; and 3. For the revenue derived from the corporate income tax levied pursuant to Section 2355 of Title 68 the Oklahoma Statutes, which Req. No. 68 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 would otherwise be apportioned to the General Revenue Fund, the average annual amount of actual revenue apportioned to the General Revenue Fund for the previous five (5) fiscal years. For any year after the first year during which a deposit to the Revenue Stabilization Fund is made, the amoun t of any deposit to the Revenue Stabilization Fund shall be disregarded for purposes of this paragraph and the average shall be computed using the total amount of revenue that was available to be apportioned to the General Revenue Fund for the applicable period of time. B. If the amount of revenue available for apportionment to the General Revenue Fund for the next ensuing fiscal year exceeds the amounts certified pursuant to parag raph 1 or 2 of subsection A of this section, with respect to each such reven ue source, one hundred percent (100%) of such amount in excess of the separately computed five-year average, which would otherwise be apportioned to the General Revenue Fund, shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue Stabilization Fund. C. If the amount of revenue available for apportionment to the General Revenue Fund for the next ensuing fiscal year exceeds the amount certified pursuant to paragraph 3 of subsection A of thi s section: 1. Twenty-five percent (25%) of such amount in excess of the five-year average, which would otherwise be apportioned to the General Revenue Fund, shall be deposited to the credit of the Req. No. 68 Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Constitutional Reserve Fund unless such deposit would exce ed the maximum balance permitted pursuant to Section 23 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution and in such case the amount in excess of the maximum balance shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue Stabilization Fund; and 2. Seventy-five percent (75%) of such amount in excess of the five-year average, which would otherwi se be apportioned to the General Revenue Fund, shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue Stabilization Fund, together with any amount required for deposit pursuant to the pro visions of paragraph 1 of this subsection. D. In addition to any other duties prescribed by law, at the meeting required by Section 23 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution to be held in February of 2026, and at the February meeting of the State Board of Equalization each year thereafter, the State Board of Equalization shall certify: 1. For the revenue derived from all taxes levied by this state, an itemized estimate of collections for the ensuing fiscal year; 2. For the revenue derived from all tax es levied by this state, whether the difference between the itemized estimate certified pursuant to paragraph 1 of this subsection and the actual collections in fiscal year 2024 exceeds Four Hundred Million Dollars ($400,000,000.00) in growth, until a reduction in the marginal tax Req. No. 68 Page 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 rates occurs pursuant to subsection D of Section 2 355 of Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes; and 3. For the revenue derived from all taxes levied by this state, whether the difference between the itemized estimate certified pursuant to paragraph 1 of this subsection and the actual collections in the latest full fiscal year before the most recent reduction in the marginal tax rates pursuant to subsection D of Section 2355 of Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes exceeds Four Hundred Million Dollars ($400,000,000.00) in growth. On July 1, 2035, and every ten (10) years thereafter, the threshold of Four Hundred Million Dollars ($400,000,000.00) provided in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection shall be adjusted for inflation to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor for that period. SECTION 2. AMENDATORY 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2355, as last amended by Section 1, C hapter 27, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (68 O.S. Supp. 2024, Secti on 2355), is amended to read as follows: Section 2355. A. Individuals. For all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1998, and before January 1, 2006, a tax is hereby imposed upon the Oklahoma taxable income of every resident or nonresident individual, which tax shall be computed at the option of the taxpayer under one of the two following methods: Req. No. 68 Page 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1. METHOD 1. a. Single individuals and married individuals filing separately not deducting federal income tax: (1) 1/2% tax on first $1,000.00 or part t hereof, (2) 1% tax on next $1,500.00 or part thereof, (3) 2% tax on next $1,250.00 or part thereof, (4) 3% tax on next $1,150.00 or part thereof, (5) 4% tax on next $1,300.00 or pa rt thereof, (6) 5% tax on next $1,500.00 or part thereof, (7) 6% tax on next $2,300.00 or part thereof, and (8) (a) for taxable years beginning after December 31, 1998, and before January 1, 2002, 6.75% tax on the remainder, (b) for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2002, and before January 1, 2004, 7% tax on the remainder, and (c) for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2004, 6.65% tax on the remainder. b. Married individuals filing jointly and surviving spouse to the extent and in the manner that a surviving spouse is permitted to file a joint return under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and heads of households as defined in the Internal Revenue Code not deducting federal income tax: Req. No. 68 Page 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 (1) 1/2% tax on first $2,000.00 or pa rt thereof, (2) 1% tax on next $3,000.00 or part thereof, (3) 2% tax on next $2,500.00 or part thereof, (4) 3% tax on next $2,300.00 or part thereof, (5) 4% tax on next $2,400.00 or part thereof, (6) 5% tax on next $2,800.00 or part thereof, (7) 6% tax on next $6,000.00 or part thereof, and (8) (a) for taxable years beginning after December 31, 1998, and before January 1, 2002, 6.75% tax on the remainder, (b) for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2002, and before January 1, 2004, 7% tax on the remainder, and (c) for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2004, 6.65% tax on the remainder. 2. METHOD 2. a. Single individuals and married individuals filing separately deducting federal income tax: (1) 1/2% tax on first $1,000.00 or part ther eof, (2) 1% tax on next $1,500.00 or part thereof, (3) 2% tax on next $1,250.00 or part thereof, (4) 3% tax on next $1,150.00 or part thereof, (5) 4% tax on next $1,200.00 or part thereof, (6) 5% tax on next $1,400.00 or part thereof, Req. No. 68 Page 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 (7) 6% tax on next $1,500.00 or part thereof, (8) 7% tax on next $1,500.00 or part thereof, (9) 8% tax on next $2,000.00 or part thereof, (10) 9% tax on next $3,500.00 or part thereof, and (11) 10% tax on the remainder. b. Married individuals filing jointly and surviving spouse to the extent and in the manner that a surviving spouse is permitted to file a joint return under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and heads of households as defined in the Internal Revenue Code deducting federal income tax: (1) 1/2% tax on the first $2,000.00 or part thereof, (2) 1% tax on the next $3,000.00 or part thereof, (3) 2% tax on the next $2,500.00 or part thereof, (4) 3% tax on the next $1,400.00 or part thereof, (5) 4% tax on the next $1,500.00 or part thereof, (6) 5% tax on the next $1,600.00 or part thereof, (7) 6% tax on the next $1,250.00 or part thereof, (8) 7% tax on the next $1,750.00 or part thereof, (9) 8% tax on the next $3,000.00 or part thereof, (10) 9% tax on the next $6,000.00 or part thereof, and (11) 10% tax on the remainder. B. Individuals. For all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2008, and ending any tax year which begins after December Req. No. 68 Page 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31, 2015, for which the determination required pursuant to Sections 4 2355.1F and 5 Section 2355.1G of this act title is made by the State Board of Equalization, a tax is hereby imposed upon the Oklahoma taxable income of every resident or nonresident individual, which tax shall be computed as follows: 1. Single individuals and married individuals filing separately: (a) 1/2% tax on first $1,000.00 or part thereof, (b) 1% tax on next $1,500.00 or part thereof, (c) 2% tax on next $1,250.00 or part thereof, (d) 3% tax on next $1,150.00 or part thereof, (e) 4% tax on next $2,300.00 or part thereof, (f) 5% tax on next $1,500 .00 or part thereof, (g) 5.50% tax on the remainder for the 2008 tax year and any subsequent tax year unless the rate prescribed by subparagraph (h) of this paragraph is in effect, and (h) 5.25% tax on the remainder for the 2009 and subsequent tax years. The decrease in the top marginal individual income tax rate otherwise author ized by this subparagraph shall be contingent upon the determination required to be made by the State Board of Equalization pursuant to Section 2355.1A of this title. Req. No. 68 Page 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2. Married individuals filing jointly and surviving spouse to the extent and in the manner that a surviving spouse is permitted to file a joint return under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and heads of households as defined in the Internal Revenue Code: (a) 1/2% tax on first $2,000.00 or part thereof, (b) 1% tax on next $3,000.00 or part thereof, (c) 2% tax on next $2,500.00 or part thereof, (d) 3% tax on next $2,300.00 or part thereof, (e) 4% tax on next $2,400.00 or part thereof, (f) 5% tax on next $2,800 .00 or part thereof, (g) 5.50% tax on the remainder for the 2008 tax year and any subsequent tax year unless the rate prescribed by subparagraph (h) of this paragraph is in effect, and (h) 5.25% tax on the remainder for the 2009 and subsequent tax years. The decrease in the top marginal individual income tax rate otherwise author ized by this subparagraph shall be contingent upon the determination required to be made by the State Board of Equalization pursuant to Section 2355.1A of this title. C. Individuals. For all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, a tax is hereby imposed upon the Oklahoma taxable Req. No. 68 Page 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 income of every resident or nonresident individual, which tax shall be computed as follows: 1. Single individuals and married individuals f iling separately: (a) 0.25% tax on first $1,000.00 or part thereof, (b) 0.75% tax on next $1,500.00 or part thereof, (c) 1.75% tax on next $1,250.00 or part thereof, (d) 2.75% tax on next $1,150.00 or part thereof, (e) 3.75% tax on next $2,300.00 or part t hereof, and (f) 4.75% tax on the remainder. 2. Married individuals filing jointly and surviving spouse to the extent and in the manner that a surviving spouse is permitted to file a joint return under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and heads of households as defined in the Internal Revenue Code: (a) 0.25% tax on first $2,000.00 or part thereof, (b) 0.75% tax on next $3,000.00 or part thereof, (c) 1.75% tax on next $2,500.00 or part thereof, (d) 2.75% tax on next $2,300.00 or part thereof, (e) 3.75% tax on next $4,600.00 or part thereof, and (f) 4.75% tax on the remainder. No deduction for federal income taxes paid shall be allowed to any taxpayer to arrive at taxable income. Req. No. 68 Page 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 D. Individuals. Except as provided for in subsection E of this section, for all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, a tax is hereby imposed upon the Oklahoma taxable income of every resident or nonresident individual, which tax shall be computed as follows: 1. Single individuals and married individuals fi ling separately: (a) 0% tax on first $1,000.00 or part thereof, (b) 0.5% tax on next $1,500.00 or part thereof, (c) 1.5% tax on next $1,250.00 or part thereof, (d) 2.5% tax on next $1,150.00 or part thereof, (e) 3.5% tax on next $2,300.00 or part thereof, and (f) 4.5% tax on the remainder. 2. Married individuals filing jointly an d surviving spouse to the extent and in the manner that a surviving spouse is permitted to file a joint return under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and heads of househ olds as defined in the Internal Revenue Code: (a) 0% tax on first $2,000.00 or part thereof, (b) 0.5% tax on next $3,000.00 or part thereof, (c) 1.5% tax on next $2,500.00 or part thereof, (d) 2.5% tax on next $2,300.00 or part thereof, (e) 3.5% tax on next $4,600.00 or part thereof, and (f) 4.5% tax on the remainder. Req. No. 68 Page 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 No deduction for federal income taxes paid shall be allowed to any taxpayer to arrive at taxable income. E. If the difference between collections exceeds Four Hundred Million Dollars ($400,00 0,000.00) in growth, as adjusted for inflation pursuant to subsection D of Section 34.103 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and as certified by the State Board of Equalization pursuant to paragraph 2 of subsection D of Section 34.103 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the marginal tax rates provided in paragraphs 1 and 2 of subsection D of this section shall each be reduced by twenty -five hundredths (0.25) of a percentage point unless the rate equals zero percent (0%) for the immediate succeeding tax year and subsequent tax years. Each successive certification of growth exceeding Four Hundred Million Dollars ($400,000,000.00) by the Board, as adjusted for inflation, shall further reduce the marginal tax rates by twenty -five hundredths (0.25) of a percentage point until the rate equals zero percent (0%) in the immediate succe eding tax year and subsequent tax years. If a revenue failure is declared pursuant to the provisions of Section 34.49 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes prior to the end of the calendar year in which the Board makes a certification pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 of subsection D of Section 34.103 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the reduction in marginal tax rates, as provided for in this subsection, shall not occur until a s ubsequent Req. No. 68 Page 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 certification is made by the Board pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 of subsection D of Section 34.103 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes. F. Nonresident aliens. In lieu of the rates set forth in subsection A above, there shall be imposed on non resident aliens, as defined in the Internal Revenue Code, a tax of eight percent (8%) instead of thirty percent (30%) as used in the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the Oklahoma taxable income of such nonresident aliens as determined under the provi sion of the Oklahoma Income Tax Act. Every payer of amounts covered by this subsection shall deduct and withhold from such amounts paid each payee an amount equal to eight percent (8%) thereof. Every payer required to deduct and withhold taxes under this subsection shall for each quarterly period on or before the last day of the month following the close of each such quarterly period, pay over the amount so withheld as taxes to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, and shall file a return with each such payment. Such return shall be in such form as the Tax Commission shall prescribe. Eve ry payer required under this subsection to deduct and withhold a tax from a payee shall, as to the total amounts paid to each payee during the calendar year, furnish to such payee, on or before January 31 , of the succeeding year, a written statement showing the name of the payer, the name of the payee and the payee’s Social Security account number, if any, the total amount paid subject to taxation, and the total amount deducted and withheld Req. No. 68 Page 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 as tax and such other information as the Tax Commission may require . Any payer who fails to withhold or pay to the Tax Commission any sums herein required to be withheld or paid shall be personally and individually liable therefor to the State of Oklahoma this state. E. G. Corporations. For all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021, a tax is hereby imposed upon the Oklahoma taxable income of every corporation doing business within this state or deriving income from sources within this state in an amount equal to four percent (4%) thereof. There shall be no add itional Oklahoma income tax imposed on accumulated taxable income or on undistributed personal holding company income as those terms are defined in the Internal Revenue Code. F. H. Certain foreign corporations. In lieu of the tax imposed in the first paragraph of subsection D F of this section, for all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021, there shall be imposed on foreign corporations, as defined in the Internal Revenu e Code, a tax of four percent (4%) instead of thirty percent (30%) as used in the Internal Revenue Code, where such income is received from sources within Oklahoma this state, in accordance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and the Oklahoma Income Tax Act. Every payer of amounts covered by this subsection shall deduct and withhold from such amounts paid each payee an amount equal to Req. No. 68 Page 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 four percent (4%) thereof. Every payer required to deduct and withhold taxes under this subsection shall for e ach quarterly period on or before the last day of the month following the cl ose of each such quarterly period, pay over the amount so withheld as taxes to the Tax Commission, and shall file a return with each such payment. Such return shall be in such for m as the Tax Commission shall prescribe. Every payer required under this subsection to deduct and withhold a tax from a payee shall, as to the total amounts paid to each payee during the calendar year, furnish to such payee, on or before January 31, of the succeeding year, a written statement showing the name of the payer, the na me of the payee and the payee ’s Social Security account number, if any, the total amounts paid subject to taxation, the total amount deducted and withheld as tax , and such other information as the Tax Commission may require. Any payer who fails to withhold or pay to the Tax Commission any sums herein required to be withheld or paid shall be personally and individually liable therefor to the State of Oklahoma . G. I. Fiduciaries. A tax is hereby imposed upon the Oklahoma taxable income of every trust and e state at the same rates as are provided in subsection B or, C, D, or E of this section for single individuals. Fiduciaries are not allowed a deduction for any federal income tax p aid. H. J. Tax rate tables. For all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1991, in lieu of the tax imposed by subsection A, B or, Req. No. 68 Page 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 C, D, or E of this section, as applicable there is hereby imposed for each taxable year on the taxable income of every individual, whose taxable income for such taxable year does not exceed the ceiling amount, a tax determined under tables, applicable to such taxable year which shall be prescribed by the Tax Commission and which shall be in such form as it determines appro priate. In the table so prescribed, the amounts of the tax shall be computed on the basis of the rates prescribed by subsection A, B or, C, D, or E of this section. For purposes of this subsection, the term “ceiling amount” means, with respect to any tax payer, the amount determined by the Tax Commission for the tax rate category in which such taxpayer falls. SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval. 60-1-68 QD 11/15/2024 11:07:03 AM