I own a very small working and ORRI interest in an Oklahoma well. I am a Texas resident trying to do the right thing. I have Ok withholding on the proceeds to avoid any OK tax penalties although some years there is no liability and recently taxes due are less than $50. My CPA will charge more than my measly refund to prepare a OK tax return so for many years I simply prepared it myself using their formerly simple forms and methods. A few years ago they went “pro” and now the forms are much more complex, a nonresident cannot file online plus must submit a convoluted paper tax return along with a COMPLETE paper copy of the US tax return - in my case 28 pages - postage OK tax forms is more than my refund! On top of that, non resident returns are backburned by not processing - according to the website - at least 12 weeks after 4-15 deadline. Not only that but the last 2 years OTC said my calculations were not correct - which turned out they we correct - so they simply stuck my return in some dark corner until I inquired about the refund when was subsequently resurrected and promptly processed.
Besides asking you to listen to my rant —- does anyone have any suggestion on how to efficiently file an Ok return at a minimum/no cost and avoid this irritation in the future other than selling the interest to avoid OTC tax debacle?