OTC Launches Parental Choice Tax Credit 2025-2026 Application Period

On Tuesday, February 18, the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) received more than 31,000 Parental Choice Tax Credit applications from Oklahoma taxpayers on the first day of the program’s application period for the 2025-2026 school year.

Doug Linehan, Executive Director of the OTC, commented, “I cannot say enough about the preparation that went into the February 18 application launch. The OTC committed to having a successful application launch by simplifying the application process and proactively preparing both schools and taxpayers. By all accounts, the agency’s hard work resulted in a very positive taxpayer application experience. We remain committed to processing applications in a timely and transparent manner. I am very fortunate to work with such a talented and dedicated team.”

The OTC will process applications for the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit program beginning with all priority-status applications (taxpayers with a Federal Adjusted Gross Income of $150,000 or less) submitted during the priority period.

• The priority period lasts 60 days, ending April 19, 2025, at 9 a.m.
• Priority applications will be reviewed, and applicants notified within 30 days from the date of submission.
• After all priority applications submitted during the priority period have been reviewed and a final determination is made, all other applicants can expect to be notified of their status within approximately 30 days after the end of the priority period or within 30 days of application submission if submitted at a later date.

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