The Impact of Credit Unions on New York

New York credit unions’ federal tax exemption no longer serves its purpose as the industry moves even further away from its mission of providing consumer-focused financial services to people of modest means.

Credit unions deprive the U.S. Treasury of $3.1 billion a year, while taxpayers in every state pick up the tab.

Key Statistics

$20,373

Federal Income Taxes Paid Annually by an Average New York Resident Making $71,855/Year

$0

Federal Income Taxes Paid by Credit Unions

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