Boosting the Grocery Tax Credit - Stand Up for Oklahoma's Families

In these difficult times, an increasing number of Oklahoma families are struggling every week to make ends up meet and keep food on the table. Oklahoma's Sales Tax Relief Credit, also known as the grocery tax credit, is intended to offset the state sales tax paid on groceries. The credit of $40 per household member is available to households with income up to $50,000 for tax filers who are elderly, have a physical disability or claim a dependent, or $20,000 for other households. The amount of the credit has been left unchanged since 1990, while its income eligibility limit was last expanded in 1998.

Add your voice to those calling on Oklahoma's policymakers to strengthen the grocery tax credit. Just click on the link to add your endorsement.

CLICK HERE TO ENDORSE THE GROCERY TAX CREDIT

Or you can print out a hard copy of the endorsement form below and help get others to add their support!

OK Policy's fact sheet and policy brief provides full information on the grocery tax credit and makes the argument that boosting the credit would provide targeted help for families that are struggling to deal with the rapidly rising cost of groceries and other basic essentials.

ORGANIZATIONAL ENDORSEMENTS (as of 12/16/08):

AARP Oklahoma

Archdiocese of Oklahoma City

Areawide Aging Agency, Inc.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City

Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma

Cultural Homestead International

Grace Lutheran Church

Higher Education Association for Reform (HEAR)

Just Hope, Inc.

Love/Marshall County RSVP Programs - Big Five Community Services

Mainstream Oklahoma Baptists