Filing and paying Oklahoma income tax
- Return
- Form 511 for residents, due April 15.
- Withholding
- Employers use the Tax Commission's 2026 withholding tables (Packet OW-2), revised for the new rates, with Form OK-W-4.
To see how Oklahoma sits against every other state on top rate, bracket count and standard deduction, see state income tax rates for 2026 — all 51 jurisdictions in one sortable table.
How Oklahoma Income Tax Compares to Neighboring States
Total income tax (federal + state) on a $100,000 annual salary in 2026, single filer using the standard deduction:
| State | State Tax | Total Income Tax | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma (here) | $3,955 | $17,125 | — |
| Texas | $0 | $13,170 | -$3,955 |
| New Mexico | $3,569 | $16,739 | -$385 |
| Colorado | $3,692 | $16,862 | -$263 |
| Kansas | $4,780 | $17,950 | +$826 |
| Missouri | $3,670 | $16,840 | -$285 |
A negative "vs." figure means that state collects less total income tax than Oklahoma. Federal portion is identical across states; only state tax varies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oklahoma state income tax rate for 2026?
Oklahoma state income tax for 2026 ranges from 0% on the lowest bracket to 4.5% on income above $7,200 (single filer). The top rate starts low enough that most full-time earners pay it on part of their income.
How much income tax will I pay in Oklahoma on a $100,000 salary?
For a single filer earning $100,000 in Oklahoma in 2026, expect approximately $13,170 in federal income tax and $3,955 in Oklahoma state income tax — for a total income tax of about $17,125, an effective rate of 17.1%. This excludes FICA (Social Security and Medicare), which adds roughly 7.65% on top.
What are Oklahoma's income tax rates for 2026?
0% on the first $3,750 of taxable income, 2.5% on the next $1,150, 3.5% on the next $2,300, and 4.5% above $7,200 for single filers; joint bands are doubled.
Will Oklahoma cut its income tax again?
Possibly. Rates fall 0.25 percentage point each time the State Board of Equalization certifies enough revenue growth, starting with a test in December 2026. A cut would take effect the following January at the earliest.
What is the Oklahoma standard deduction?
$6,350 single and $12,700 joint, plus a $1,000 exemption per person.
Can I deduct federal income tax in Oklahoma?
No. The law expressly bars a deduction for federal income taxes.
For the preferential federal rates on long-term gains, see the Capital Gains Tax Calculator. For the federal brackets, standard deduction, and Social Security wage base that sit underneath this state calculation, see 2026 Tax Calculators.