Oklahoma Tax Commission

A Muscogee Nation citizen who is challenging Oklahoma's income tax authority is taking her case to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing the potential ruling, or lack thereof, could have serious financial implications for tribal nations.

Alicia Stroble sat before the Oklahoma Supreme Court more than a year ago, surrounded by tribal attorneys and backed by the state's five major tribes.

Oklahoma's tax revenues are up by a fraction of a percent compared to this time last year, according to a June report by the state treasury department. It's largely attributed to a tax lawmakers want to get rid of — and that makes up much of the state's budget.

Oklahoma released the names and tax credit amounts for thousands of residents using the Parental Choice Tax Credit, which mostly benefited higher-income families. The data release came after months of delay and pressure from Oklahoma Watch under the state's transparency laws.