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OK SB1134

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Frank Simpson

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Individual and corporate income tax return forms for tax years beginning after December 31, 2016 must include an option to donate from tax refunds to the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Indigent Veteran Burial Program

  • Creates the Indigent Veteran Burial Revolving Fund in the State Treasury, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs as a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations

  • Fund reimburses cemeteries and funeral homes for burial costs of indigent veterans, with a maximum of $500 per veteran and total reimbursements capped at $20,000 for calendar year 2017

  • Taxpayers who donate in error may file for a refund within 3 years of the tax return due date

  • Effectiveness is contingent upon Enrolled Senate Bill No. 398 of the 1st Session of the 55th Oklahoma Legislature becoming law

Legislative Description

Income tax; allowing donation from refund to Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Indigent Veteran Burial Program. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/18/2016

4/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget Revenue and Taxation Subcommittee3/14/2016
Appropriations and Budget3/9/2016
Finance2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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