Save America’s Main Street Act Introduced by Ron Wyden Would Provide Cash Flow for Music Freelancers - Contact Wyden to Voice Support

In the last hour, the news is suggesting that Democrats are asking for changes to the COVID-19 stimulus package before the Monday vote. The requested modifications are specifically to make sure that big companies are not the only ones to benefit from business relief and that freelancers (like every performing artist) are provided equal support to the largest companies.

Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senate Small Business Committee Ranking Member Ben Cardin, D-Md., introduced  legislation yesterday called the Save America’s Main Street Act  that would provide immediate cash flow through a tax rebate and other benefits to help small businesses —  including (for the first time) sole proprietorships and freelancers like performing artists, producers, engineers and others who work gig-to-gig.

Save America’s Main Street Act will deliver immediate and unrestricted relief to American small businesses through a first-ever small business rebate check. So, for example, if you made $30,000 gross in 2018 (or last filed taxes) from your music, you would get a check for 30% of your GROSS receipts ($10,000) for that year sent to you NOW. Under the Republican plan, artists and independent contractors would get zero benefit because all of the accommodations were around payroll.

The music industry has had its problems with Senator Wyden, but this shows leadership that acknowledges and includes coverage for our unconventional industry.

Contact Senator Wyden To Show Our Support

Phone:  503-326-7525 (leave a voice message)

Email: senator_wyden@wyden.senate.gov

Twitter:  @RonWyden  (he does pay close attention to this and your support will deflect the media talking points)

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Example Post: I support Ron Wyden’s proposed Save America’s Main Street Act because it would provide cash flow to protect small businesses, including musicians, producers, engineers and others who work gig-to-gig. Music Deserves Relief!