Tell lawmakers to oppose tax cuts that benefit the wealthy and risk critical services

YOUR VOICE MATTERS | Tell lawmakers to oppose tax cuts that benefit the wealthy and risk critical services

Help us protect state revenue for essential services by contacting legislators today!

Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing forward bills that would harm the fiscal health of the state during economically uncertain times.

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Several tax bills have been introduced this legislative session that would benefit the wealthy at the expense of everyday Oklahomans.
HB 1539, HB 1200, and SB 291 would reduce state revenue, risking the state's ability to fund services that protect and benefit everyday Oklahomans.
Any tax bill this session should prioritize the needs of low- and middle-income families with targeted relief. Broad income tax cuts and refunds benefit the wealthy at the expense of everyday Oklahomans.
Income tax dollars make up 1 in every 3 dollars of state revenue appropriated by state lawmakers. Once Oklahoma lawmakers cut income tax revenue, it is nearly impossible to bring it back.
Instead of permanent tax cuts, lawmakers should modernize targeted relief measures like the Sales Tax Relief Credit, the Child Tax Credit, and the state's Earned Income Tax Credit. Increasing the effectiveness of these existing credits would deliver meaningful tax relief to low- and middle-income residents who need it most.
And it would do so without destabilizing the state's financial future. That's because, unlike permanent tax cuts, tax credits can be adjusted as economic conditions change, ensuring Oklahoma remains financially stable.
The uncertainty in the federal budget and potential cuts to critical programs like Medicaid and SNAP requires responsible state financing to protect Oklahomans.

Oklahoma's tax laws already are tilted to benefit the wealthy. Let's ask our lawmakers to not make it worse.

Email your state Senator and state Representative today and ask them to prioritize the needs of everyday Oklahomans, not the 1%.

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Please oppose tax cuts that benefit the wealthy and risk critical services

Dear [elected official],

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I am one of your constituents. I am writing today to ask you to vote against tax bills that would benefit the wealthy at the expense of everyday Oklahomans. Any tax bill this session should prioritize the needs of low- and middle-income families with targeted relief.

Income tax dollars make up 1 in every 3 dollars of state revenue appropriated by state lawmakers. Once Oklahoma lawmakers cut income tax revenue, it is nearly impossible to bring it back. Lawmakers who served in 2016-2018 remember the political challenges of raising taxes. Let’s not put the state in that position again.

Instead of permanent tax cuts, I urge you to consider targeted relief measures like the Sales Tax Relief Credit, the Child Tax Credit, and the state's Earned Income Tax Credit. Modernizing these existing credits would deliver meaningful tax relief to low- and middle-income residents who need it most.

And it would do so without destabilizing the state’s financial future. That’s because, unlike permanent tax cuts, tax credits can be adjusted as economic conditions change, ensuring Oklahoma remains financially stable.

Oklahoma's tax laws already are tilted to benefit the wealthy. I urge you not to make it worse with permanent tax cuts that favor our wealthiest residents.

Thank you for your consideration and your service to the people of Oklahoma.

Sincerely, [Your information here]