RCW 82.04.405: Credit unions—Tax—Exemptions.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, this chapter shall not apply to the gross income of credit unions organized under the laws of this state, any other state, or the United States.

(2)(a) Beginning October 1, 2025, if a credit union organized under the laws of this state merges or acquires a bank that is regulated by the department of financial institutions, the credit union no longer qualifies for the exemption from business and occupation tax in subsection (1) of this section and is subject to tax equal to the gross income of the credit union, multiplied by 1.2 percent.

(b) This subsection (2) does not apply to transactions for which an application has been submitted for regulatory approval prior to January 1, 2026.