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B&O Tax Credit Program
Empowering Pullman: The Main Street B&O Tax Credit Program
The Downtown Pullman Association (DPA) recently achieved Main Street Community designation, opening a world of opportunities for downtown businesses and the community!
Through the Washington Main Street B&O Tax Credit Incentive Program, eligible businesses can invest directly in their local Main Street program and keep more of their tax dollars working here at home. Additionally, since the DPA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, contributions may also qualify for a federal income tax deduction as a charitable contribution.
When your contribution is approved by the Department of Revenue, you receive a Business & Occupation or Public Utility Tax credit worth 75% of what you gave. In other words, your money doesn’t disappear into the void. It helps fuel downtown revitalization, support local businesses, and strengthen the place we all rely on.
How it Works
Program Timeline and Availability
The Main Street Tax Credit Program opens on Monday, January 12 and operates in quarterly phases. When businesses pledge contributions to the Downtown Pullman Association, they receive a 75 percent credit towards their business and occupation tax liability.
If you pledge before March 31, your contributions are guaranteed to stay in Downtown Pullman. They are not shared with other communities.
On April 1, any unused credits are released into a statewide pool, and the program becomes competitive. At that point, businesses across the state can apply for remaining credits on a first come first served basis.
If credits are still available by October 1, a final application window opens, offering one last opportunity to pledge.
Example
$1,000 contribution in 2026 to the Downtown Pullman Association
= $750 tax credit on your 2027 B&O taxes
= $250 out of pocket donation
= $1,000 supporting downtown revitalization
How to Participate
Pledge Early – Submit your pledge through the WA Department of Revenue by March 31, 2025. If you miss this deadline, make sure you pledge asap starting April 1 at 8 a.m.
Receive Confirmation – Once your pledge is approved, we will send you an invoice.
Make Your Contribution – Send your payment to the Downtown Pullman Association by October 31.
Claim Your Credit – In January 2027, you will have the tax credit (worth 75% of your contribution) available in your DOR account.
step-by-step guide
Step 1. Sign into your DOR Account at HTTPS://DOR.WA.GOV
Step 2. In the upper right corner click a red button Log into MyDOR
Step 3. Enter SAW USER ID and PASSWORD then click LOG IN TO MY DOR
Step 4. Click GET STARTED
Step 5. Under ACCOUNT > click MORE EXCISE TAX OPTIONS
Step 6. CREDITS > MANAGE/APPLY FOR A TAX CREDIT
Step 7. Scroll down to MAIN STREET CREDIT APPLICATIONS
Step 8. Add MAIN STREET APPLICATION
Step 9. Scroll to DOWNTOWN PULLMAN and enter your contribution & tax amount
Step 10. SUMMARY Enter all stared fields, click AGREE then click SUBMI
Step 11. You can print your receipt.
Step 12. DPA will invoice you for your contribution. DONE!
