NMBA Members

Performance Tax Threatens Local Jobs

Congress should not mandate a performance tax on free local radio stations that would jeopardize local jobs, prevent new artists from breaking into the recording business, and harm local radio’s 272 million listeners. Broadcasters urge legislators to stand up for their local radio listeners by supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act (H.Con.Res.20, S.Con.Res.5), which opposes a performance tax. Here’s why…