Protecting TrailNorth: How You Can Help the "Don't Tax My Credit Union" Movement
At TrailNorth, we pride ourselves on being a member-focused credit union that works to provide affordable financial services, reinvest in our communities, and always put your needs first. One of the reasons we're able to do this is because of our tax-exempt status. However, this status isn’t guaranteed—it’s periodically challenged, which is why the support of TrailNorth members like you is so important.
The "Don’t Tax My Credit Union" movement is all about protecting the tax-exempt status that helps credit unions like TrailNorth continue offering services that benefit you and your community. By speaking up, staying informed, and getting involved, you can help ensure that we at TrailNorth can keep serving in ways that save you money.
Here are some ways you can help:
1. Educate Yourself and Others
The first step in supporting the “Don’t Tax My Credit Union” movement is understanding why this tax exemption matters and then sharing that knowledge with others.
- Learn About the Tax-Exempt Status: Get to know why credit unions, like TrailNorth, are exempt from federal income tax and how this helps you as a member. When you understand how this exemption benefits you, you’ll be better equipped to explain it to friends, family, and even lawmakers. You can find out more information here: Don't Tax My Credit Union
- Spread the Word: Share articles, social media posts, or videos that explain how credit unions are different from banks and why maintaining this tax-exempt status is crucial for your community. The more people understand, the more likely they are to support it!
2. Support “Don’t Tax My Credit Union” Campaigns
Many organizations, such as America’s Credit Unions are tirelessly working to protect credit unions. You can help amplify their efforts by getting involved.
- Sign Petitions: These organizations frequently circulate petitions calling for the protection of credit unions’ tax-exempt status. By signing and sharing these petitions, you can show lawmakers that there’s widespread support for credit unions and their benefits. Take a moment to reach out to your local members of Congress (both Senate and House) and let them know you support the “Don’t Tax My Credit Union” movement. You can politely explain how important this tax exemption is to you and your community and ask them to protect it. The Don't Tax My Credit Union page offers a pre-written message and the option to sign-up for emails and alerts.
- Participating in Online Awareness Campaigns: Get involved in online campaigns. Many of these make it easy to take action, whether that means sharing a post on social media, participating in an email campaign, or simply spreading the word about the movement.
As a TrailNorth member, you are an integral part of the credit union movement. By educating yourself, speaking up, and participating in campaigns, you can play a vital role in protecting our tax-exempt status. This status is what allows us to reinvest in your community, offer affordable services, and focus on meeting your needs—without the profit-driven motives of big banks.
Together, we can ensure that credit unions continue to thrive and support the communities that rely on them. Let’s keep this movement going and thank you for being part of the effort to protect what makes credit unions like TrailNorth so special. We will keep this page updated with news and post more informational links below.
Call to Action: Don't Tax My Credit Union
Why Credit Unions are different
Economic Benefits of the Credit Union Tax Exemption
