Residents of Oklahoma may choose to donate a portion of their state income tax refund to support programs for volunteers who serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused or neglected children. This donation is made through the Income Tax Checkoff Revolving Fund for Court Appointed Special Advocates, which is administered by the Office of the Attorney General. The funds are distributed as grants to the Oklahoma CASA Association, Inc., to support volunteer advocacy programs for vulnerable children.
How to Donate
- On Form 511 (Oklahoma Individual Income Tax Return) or Form 511-NR (Nonresident Return), complete Schedule 511-H or Schedule 511-NR-G, as applicable.
- Enter the whole-dollar amount you wish to contribute to the Income Tax Checkoff Revolving Fund for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) on the applicable line for CASA on the schedule. The total of all charitable contributions from the schedule is then carried to the appropriate line on your Oklahoma income tax return.
- If donating to multiple organizations, enter the whole-dollar amount you wish to contribute to each selected organization on the applicable schedule. The total contributions will be carried to your return.
- You may contribute any whole-dollar amount, limited by your available overpayment or by any additional amount you choose to pay with your return.
Additional Information
- Even if you are not receiving a tax refund, you may still make a donation by mailing your contribution to: Oklahoma CASA Association, Inc., PO Box 54946, Oklahoma City, OK 73154.
- This donation is not a tax credit or deduction. It is a voluntary contribution that reduces your refund or increases the amount you owe, depending on your tax return.
Source:
Form 511 - Oklahoma Individual Income Tax Return
Form 511-NR - Oklahoma Nonresident Income Tax Return
Form 511-CR - State of Oklahoma Other Credits Form
Disclaimer: Always verify details with the official forms and instructions from the Oklahoma Department of Revenue. This information is for general guidance and may not apply to all individual circumstances. For complex tax matters, consult a CPA or tax professional.