Oklahoma retirement taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | Graduated, top rate 4.5%For 2026, Oklahoma consolidated its six brackets into three and cut the top rate from 4.75% to 4.5%. |
|---|---|
| Social Security | Not taxedSocial Security included in federal AGI is fully subtracted, so Oklahoma does not tax it. |
| Pensions | Partly taxedEach taxpayer can exclude up to $10,000 a year of income from qualifying retirement plans. Amounts above that are taxed. Exclusion: up to $10,000. |
| 401(k) and IRA withdrawals | Partly taxedIRA, 401(k), and 403(b) income counts toward the $10,000-per-taxpayer retirement exclusion. Amounts above that are taxed. |
| Government pensions | Partly taxedFederal civil service pensions paid in lieu of Social Security are 100% deductible. Other government pensions use the $10,000 retirement exclusion. Railroad retirement is fully exempt. |
| Military retirement pay | Not taxedMilitary retirement pay is fully deductible. |
| Estate tax | No |
| Inheritance tax | No |
| Property tax help for seniors | All homeowners get a $1,000 homestead exemption, with an extra $1,000 for households with income of $30,000 or less. Eligible seniors 65+ can freeze their home's taxable value. |
| Sales tax | State sales tax is 4.5%; the average combined rate is about 9.06%. The state sales tax on most groceries was removed in 2024. |
Recent changes and good to know
- HB 2764 (2025) consolidated brackets from six to three and lowered the top rate to 4.5% starting in tax year 2026.
- Retirement exclusion details come from AARP; the Oklahoma Tax Commission page could not be retrieved.
How to lower your retirement taxes in Oklahoma
- Mix your income sources. Roth IRA withdrawals are tax-free at the federal level and generally in Oklahoma too, so a Roth conversion before retirement can cut state tax later. Try the Roth conversion calculator.
- Watch federal Medicare costs. Large IRA withdrawals can raise your Medicare premiums. Check the 2026 IRMAA brackets.
- Think about your heirs. See what your IRA will really cost your family with the Family Tax Rate calculator.
- Comparing states? These have no state income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming.
Frequently asked questions
Does Oklahoma tax retirement income?
Partly. Oklahoma does not tax Social Security or military retirement and exempts $10,000 per person of other retirement income.
Does Oklahoma tax Social Security?
Social Security included in federal AGI is fully subtracted, so Oklahoma does not tax it.
Does Oklahoma tax pensions?
Each taxpayer can exclude up to $10,000 a year of income from qualifying retirement plans. Amounts above that are taxed.
Does Oklahoma tax 401(k) and IRA withdrawals?
IRA, 401(k), and 403(b) income counts toward the $10,000-per-taxpayer retirement exclusion. Amounts above that are taxed.
Does Oklahoma tax military retirement pay?
Military retirement pay is fully deductible.
Sources (last verified 2026)
- Oklahoma State Taxes for 2026 Tax Season — AARP (2026-04-10)
- State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 — Tax Foundation (2026-02-17)
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