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SB 2055

Income tax; eliminating income tax for corporations owned by US citizens: eliminating privilege tax for banking institutions owned by US citizens. Effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dusty Deevers

Oklahoma bill would eliminate corporate income tax and banking privilege tax for U.S.-citizen-owned entities, potentially reducing state revenue by hundreds of millions annually.

Second Reading referred to Revenue and Taxation Committee then to Appropriations Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2055

Legislative bill overview

SB 2055 proposes to eliminate Oklahoma's corporate income tax for corporations owned by U.S. citizens and remove the privilege tax on banking institutions with U.S. citizen ownership. The bill was introduced in February 2026 and is currently in committee review.

Why is this important

Corporate and banking taxes represent significant state revenue sources that fund education, infrastructure, and public services. Eliminating these taxes would create substantial budget impacts that would require either spending reductions or alternative revenue sources to maintain current service levels.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact: The bill could reduce state revenues by hundreds of millions annually, requiring difficult budget choices or tax increases elsewhere
  • Ownership definition: The "owned by U.S. citizens" criterion could create administrative complexity, loopholes, or disputes over corporate structure and beneficial ownership
  • Fairness concerns: The policy may disadvantage foreign-owned businesses while potentially benefiting large corporations, raising questions about tax equity and competitiveness
  • Economic assumptions: The bill assumes tax cuts will generate sufficient economic growth to offset lost revenue—a claim with mixed empirical support across states
  • Banking sector favoritism: Separately exempting banking institutions suggests targeted favoritism rather than uniform tax policy

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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