We have suffered, as most have, from the impact of a downturn in the economy. If these services are taxed in Louisiana, many will choose to take their business to other states where it is not taxed rather than pay a 5.88% premium to do business here. There are many advertising and marketing agencies both large and small who will lose jobs if that happens. This would be a major blow to both established agencies, as well as every startup and freelance graphic designer in Louisiana.

In addition, taxing will increase the cost of advertising services, causing clients to decrease their advertising purchases. Fewer sales means not only reduced revenue and lost jobs, but less sales tax revenue for the state.