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Final contribution deadline is June 29, 2027. Tax credits must be claimed by December 31, 2029. Credits available on a first-in-time basis up to $8 million annual cap.
"Equitable Access to Credit Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Equitable Access to Credit Program is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce. This program provides grants to qualified lending institutions, funded through B&O tax credits, to increase access to credit for historically underserved communities.
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Equitable Access to Credit Program – Washington State Department of Commerce 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) Equitable Access to Credit Program The Equitable Access to Credit Program, a tax credit program, awards grants to qualified lending institutions to provide businesses in historically underserved communities with access to credit.
It offers businesses and individuals who pay state business and occupation tax (B&O) taxes a unique opportunity to contribute and receive tax credits. By making cash contributions equivalent to their B&O tax liability, participants can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit from the Department of Revenue (DOR). Businesses can contribute up to $1 million annually to the Program and receive tax credit.
The program provides a tax preference mechanism that generates funds for grants to qualified lending institutions. These grants, funded through contributions in exchange for B&O tax credits, are dedicated to providing access to credit for historically underserved communities.
A minimum of 65% of the value of all grants awarded in any calendar year must be allocated for native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) or grantees to provide services or invest, or both, in rural counties. The Program’s goal is to encourage investment in small, rural, and underserved business to boost community and economic development in Washington. Learn more in the resources section, below.
Let Commerce know you intend to contribute by completing the Contribution Request Form . Commerce will provide the contribution account link and instructions. Once your contribution is received, Treasury will provide confirmation and receipt for your records.
Commerce will send the confirmation to the Department of Revenue. DOR will process the B&O tax credit . E-File your B&O Taxes indicating the “Equitable Access to Credit” tax credit.
Once your business has reached its annual contributor limit of $1 million or the program has reached its annual cap of $8 million, the state will not accept further contributions for the year. Contribution Requirements Money must be received by Treasury and processed by the Department of Revenue before the credit is claimed. Credit cannot exceed the B&O tax liability due for the reporting period.
Credit may be claimed in the current year or carried over for up to two succeeding years. Credit you earn from contributions in the current calendar year cannot be used against B&O tax liabilities in a previous calendar year. No refunds of the credit will be approved.
No application is necessary for the credit (but adequate records must be kept by the business so that the DOR can verify credit eligibility). Businesses are required to file electronically with the DOR for all returns. Credits are available on a first-in basis.
The maximum amount any single business may contribute (and associated credit it may earn) in a calendar year is $1 million. You cannot earn credit for contributions made after June 29, 2027. You cannot claim credits earned from the previous contribution calendar years after December 31, 2029, even if the credits are unused.
B & O taxes are due for monthly reporters on the 25th of the following month. Quarterly filers must report by the end of the month following the close of their quarter, and annual taxpayers must file by the end of January. Any tax-related questions regarding these contributions should be directed to the Internal Revenue Service at 800-829-1040 or the Washington Department of Revenue at 360-705-6705 .
View and download the Equitable Access to Credit (EAC) fact sheet (PDF) View and download HB 1015 (PDF) , creating the EAC program Review RCW 43. 390 , the revised code of Washington that codifies the EAC program Review RCW 82. 03.
4499 , establishing the B&O tax credit that incentivizes business contributions Current grant application openings are announced and listed on the Funding section of this website. Shiloh Poynter, Program Manager Shiloh. Poynter@commerce.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified lending institutions that provide access to credit for historically underserved communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 1, 2024, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Equitable Access to Credit Program is funded by Washington State Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 2 required documents: Contribution Request Form and Washington State B&O tax payment documentation. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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