1. 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 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")