Oklahoma exempt tribal income

[CBeamer]

But the work is actually performed on Cherokee reservation. And this is not a COVID—19 temporary thing. I’ve always worked from home. I’ve never worked in the clinic in Tulsa. So that’s confusing to me. I’ve found things regarding remote workers paying taxes where the work is actually performed. Which seems to apply to my situation. 

[TheJoPoShow]

Maybe someone can help me here on some advice:

The OTC has reached out to me regarding my Tax Returns from 2017-2019 on saying I owe them back now.

1. I’m a Cherokee Indian with my Indian Card

2. I worked for the Cherokee Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa/Tulsa.

3. I rented my home & resided in Claremore, which is Cherokee Land. “ Where can I find proof that this is on Indian Land of my Tribe” 

I figured being all 3 I would qualify, but they state I do not.. am I missing something?

[kgarris99]

I wish I could be of assistance. All I can do is wish you could luck. I work at Cherokee Nation ICW in Catoosa and own a home in Verdigris. I thought I would qualify as well. I reached out to appeal it and provided a copy of the deed to my house, my citizenship card and check stub, still was told I don't qualify. I was told that my home would have to be owned by the tribe and I would have to have approval through the BIA to purchase the home. They sent me a copy of a deed that is owned by the BIA. I have fought with them for months and still got nowhere. Unfortunately I had to end up paying all the money back for 2017, 2018, and 2019.

[CP90]

Since the Mcgirt ruling, majority of eastern Oklahoma is tribal reservation land.

[Popoloco]

How is this handled with a married filing jointly household with one registered tribal member and one non native? 

[IsabellaG]

The spouse who qualifies as a tribal member and whose principal residence is on Indian Country can exclude the income earned from employment or work performed on Indian Country. The other spouse cannot claim the exemption for their income.

[Milo99]

I am not sure if I could qualify for this exemption. I am a member of the Chickasaw Nation, I work for the Chickasaw Nation and my home/ land is located within the Chickasaw "reserve".  However, I own my home.  The tribe did not finance or help me buy my house/ land. Would I be eligible?

[KrisD15]

It sounds like you would be eligible if you work on Tribal land, but I suggest you contact someone local to verify.

The Chickasaw Nation is recognized by the Federal Government. The tribe would not need to have financed your home, only that the home is on tribal land. 

HERE is a link to contact Chickasaw Nation