Bottom Line
Middle-Class Families: Not Tax-Friendly (Go to the Kiplinger Tax Map for Middle-Class Families)
Retirees: Mixed Tax Picture (Go to the Kiplinger Tax Map for Retirees)
One of the first things Oklahoma residents might notice about taxes in their state is an income tax schedule that puts most people in the state's highest bracket. But, on the bright side, at least the rates just dropped starting with the 2022 tax year.
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Oklahoma also has one of the highest combined state and local sales tax rates in the nation, at an average of 8.97%. Both groceries and clothing are subject to sales tax, too.
Oklahoma falls right in the middle when the median property tax rates for all 50 states are compared. That helps soften the impact of Oklahoma's other main taxes. Fuel taxes are really low in the state, too.
Oklahoma Income Taxes
Oklahoma Income Tax Range
Low: 0.5% (on up to $1,000 of taxable income for single filers and up to $2,000 for married joint filers)
High: 5% (on taxable income over $7,200 for single filers and over $12,200 for married joint filers)
Starting in 2022, the lowest rate will be 0.25% and the highest rate will be 4.75%.
Oklahoma Taxation of Social Security Benefits
Social Security benefits are not taxed by the state.
Oklahoma Tax Breaks for Other Retirement Income
Up to $10,000 of federally-taxed income from private, federal government, and designated Oklahoma state and local government retirement plans is exempt. In addition, federally-taxed income from the federal Civil Services Retirement System in lieu of Social Security is fully exempt.
Military pensions and Railroad Retirement benefits are fully exempt.
Oklahoma Sales Tax
4.5% state levy. Localities can add as much as 7%, and the average combined rate is 8.97%, according to the Tax Foundation.
- Groceries: Taxable
- Clothing: Taxable
- Motor Vehicles: Taxable (1.25%), and 3.25% excise tax applies
- Prescription Drugs: Exempt
Oklahoma Real Property Taxes
In Oklahoma, the median property tax rate is $892 per $100,000 of assessed home value.
Oklahoma Property Tax Breaks for Retirees
Residents 65 or older who's gross household income is $12,000 or less may qualify for a $200 rebate on their property taxes. The rebate can be claimed on the resident's Oklahoma income tax form.
For 2022, senior citizens with household income of $73,200 or less may also qualify for a valuation freeze on their primary residence.
Oklahoma Motor Fuel Taxes
Gasoline: 20¢ per gallon.
Diesel: 20¢ per gallon.
Oklahoma Sin Taxes
Cigarettes: $2.03 per pack
Little cigars: $0.04-$1.20 for 10
Large cigars: $0.12 each
Smoking tobacco: 80% of manufacturer's price
Smokeless tobacco: 60% of manufacturer's price
Beer: $0.40 per gallon
Wine: $0.72 per gallon ($2.08 if sparkling)
Liquor: $5.56 per gallon
Oklahoma Estate and Inheritance Taxes
No estate or inheritance tax.
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