SB 1071 Summary

• Amends Oklahoma income tax law to reauthorize three income tax checkoff programs allowing taxpayers to donate portions of their refunds to specified causes effective January 1, 2014.

• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program: Donations directed to Oklahoma CASA Association for recruitment, training, and support of volunteers serving abused and neglected children.

• Oklahoma National Guard Relief Program: Donations provide financial relief to qualified National Guard members for approved expenses through the Military Department.

• Oklahoma Regional Food Banks: Donations support nonprofit regional food banks that distribute food to organizations providing groceries or meals to people in need.

• Taxpayers may donate $2, $5, or custom amounts; erroneous donations can be refunded within three years; administrative costs and refunds deducted from donations before fund apportionment.