Credit union advocate highlights importance of protecting credit union tax status

Hearing directly from credit union advocates gives a strong voice to credit union concerns, especially in the Don’t Tax My Credit Union fight. In a new video clip, Coastal Credit Union Chief Community and Public Affairs Officer Creighton Blackwell breaks down the importance of the credit union tax status, how it’s something worth fighting for, and why preserving the credit union tax status “is still one of the most critical pieces that lawmakers can still help us do.”  

“It allows for us to go into places [...] where there might be financial deserts, or there may be a lack of access,” he said, highlighting the not-for-profit, member-owned, and cooperative structure of the industry. “If you want to continue to support America, support our communities—support and keep the tax exemption for credit unions,” added Blackwell.

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