1. 1965 Correspondence Regarding Federal and State Tax Refunds for Individual Indians Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0019 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Fred R. Harris Collection Title: 1965 Correspondence Regarding Federal and State Tax Refunds for Individual Indians Date: 1965-05-27 Creator: Yackeyonny, Kye Policy Area: Native Americans Topic: Taxation Law and legislation--United States Congress: 89th (1965-1967)
2. 1966 Letter from the Department of the Interior Regarding Oklahoma Income Taxes Paid by Individual Native Americans Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0009 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Fred R. Harris Collection Title: 1966 Letter from the Department of the Interior Regarding Oklahoma Income Taxes Paid by Individual Native Americans Date: 1966-10-21 Creator: Yackeyonny, Kye Policy Area: Native Americans Topic: Taxation Law and legislation--United States Congress: 89th (1965-1967)
![["The letter is in response to a referral received from Senator Harris regarding a letter from Kye Yackeyonny and correspondence related to him. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has requested information from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the Federal income tax returns of individuals mentioned in the letters. They will update Senator Harris on any means of aid the Bureau can provide in helping individuals with their claims for tax refunds. The letter and enclosures are returned as requested."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0019_thumbnail.jpg "1965 Correspondence Regarding Federal and State Tax Refunds for Individual Indians")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a complaint from Yackeyonny regarding State of Oklahoma income taxes paid by four individual Indians. The office investigated and found that two of the individuals did not file or pay taxes, one filed and paid taxes for one year, and one paid taxes for one year but the check bounced. The office is working to obtain refunds for taxes paid on behalf of individual Indian taxpayers and is cooperating with private attorneys hired by some individuals to obtain refunds. The office returned the letter and communication to Senator Harris as requested."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter from the Department of the Interior Regarding Oklahoma Income Taxes Paid by Individual Native Americans")