Oklahoma Donations for Volunteers to Court Appointed Special Advocates for Abused or Neglected Children - CASA
Taxpayers in Oklahoma have the opportunity to support programs that assist volunteers serving as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused or neglected children by donating a portion of their state tax refund. This charitable contribution is facilitated through the Oklahoma Income Tax Return (Form 511 or Form 511-NR) and is directed to the Income Tax Checkoff Revolving Fund for Court Appointed Special Advocates.
How to Donate from Your Tax Refund
- Complete Form 511 (for residents) or Form 511-NR (for nonresidents/part-year residents) and include your tax return information.
- On line 36 of Form 511 or Form 511-NR, indicate your donation by entering the line number corresponding to the CASA program (line 1 on Schedule 511-H).
- If donating to multiple organizations, enter “99” in the box and attach Schedule 511-H to specify how the donation should be divided.
- Donations are made directly from your refund and do not require additional payment. However, if you are not receiving a refund, you may still donate by mailing your contribution to the Oklahoma CASA Association.
Where the Funds Go
Donations collected through this checkoff program are managed by the Office of the Attorney General and distributed as grants to the Oklahoma CASA Association. These funds support volunteer programs that advocate for the best interests of abused or neglected children in the court system.
Additional Information
- Donations are voluntary and do not affect your tax liability or refund amount.
- Form 511 and Form 511-NR are available for filing online through OKTAP at oktap.tax.ok.gov or via paper filing.
- Support for CASA programs is available on both resident and nonresident tax returns.
Source:
Form 511 - Individual Income Tax Return
Form 511-NR - Part-Year Resident and Non-resident Income Tax Return
Schedule 511-H - Donation Options
Oklahoma State Instruction - Main Individual Forms
Form 511-NR Instructions - Donation from Refund
Disclaimer: Always verify information with official Federal or State Department of Revenue Forms and Instructions before filing.