'Ax the Tax' Spots Attack Florida Ad-Sales Proposal

A group of businesses in Florida is funding three TV and radio ads contesting a legislative proposal to impose a state sales tax on TV, newspaper and radio ad vertising.

The Coalition to Protect Florida’s Economy, which includes the Flor ida Association of Broadcasters, last week began airing ads with the tagline, “Ax the tax,” in English and Spanish. There are 10-, 20- and 30-second versions.

The legislative proposal would put a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that asks voters to decide if the state should remove several tax exemptions.