Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act – Homeschool
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How does this program work?
Beginning in tax year 2024, the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act – Homeschool provides a tax credit per student to eligible Oklahoma taxpayers who incur qualified educational expenses for homeschooled students. This program aims to increase educational affordability for families in the state.
Why this matters to families in Oklahoma:
The Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act – Homeschool program gives parents the ability to choose alternate educational settings that are a better fit for their child’s learning needs. It ensures families have additional financial support for these choices.
Award amounts for 2025-2026
Tax Credit
Tax Credit Amount: Up to $1,000 per eligible homeschool student
The tax credit amount of up to $1,000 per eligible homeschool student is based on the amount of annual qualified expenses expended per student in the tax year.
Who is eligible for this program?
The student must be a resident of Oklahoma who is eligible to enroll in a public school but receives a homeschool education during the school year to claim the tax credit.
How can families use the funds?
Families can include homeschool expenses such as:
- nonpublic online learning programs
- tutoring
- curriculum
- textbooks
- nationally-recognized standardized test fees
- tuition and fees for tutoring or preparatory courses for the standardized tests
What are the program rules and requirements?
- Residency: Applicants must be residents of Oklahoma and filing an Oklahoma income tax return.
- Educational Status: K-12 students eligible to enroll in a public school.
- School Requirements: Students who are homeschooled.
- Other Oklahoma School Choice Options: You can also apply to the Oklahoma Lindsey Nicole Henry (LNH) Scholarship for Children with Disabilities.
- Expenses and Receipts: Claim the credit on your Oklahoma income tax return for the tax year when you actually pay the qualified expenses. You must submit receipts supporting the claimed expenses with your tax return.
How do families apply?
- Gather Documentation: Collect required receipts when preparing your Oklahoma income tax return.
- File Oklahoma State Income Tax Return: Review details on the Oklahoma Tax Commission site. Seek assistance from professional advisors if needed to ensure compliance with program requirements and maximize your tax benefits.
Where can families learn more?
For other Oklahoma School Choice Programs: Refer to our Oklahoma State Summary.