Michigan Association of Broadcasters

MAB Urges Congress to Oppose New Tax

Published in Health Business Week, May 22nd, 2009

Michigan's tough economic climate may get even worse for local radio broadcasters if Congress decides to approve legislation that would force hometown radio stations to pay a new Performance Tax. House Resolution 848 would require local radio stations to pay a new fee for music that is aired free by local radio station to their listeners.

The fee would go directly to the record companies label, with only a small portion going to the creative artist. Three of the four largest record label conglomerates are internationally-based, meaning local dollars would be sent overseas.

"Local radio broadcasters simply cannot endure an additional fee," says Karole...

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Source: Health Business Week (2009-05-22)

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