The Impact of Credit Unions on Illinois

Illinois credit unions’ free ride on federal income taxes doesn’t make sense anymore, and their once-justified special treatment comes at a cost to the American people.

Credit unions deprive the U.S. Treasury of $2.6 billion a year, while taxpayers in every state pick up the slack.

Key Statistics

$15,894

Federal Income Taxes Paid Annually by an Average Illinois Resident Making $74,399/Year

$0

Federal Income Taxes Paid by Credit Unions

9

Total Number of Banks Acquired by Credit Unions in Illinois Since 2010

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Tell Congress: It’s time to reform credit unions.