INCOME TAXES |
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| Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| INCOME TAXES | 10. INCOME TAXES The Company uses the estimated annual effective tax rate method under ASC 740-270, “Interim Reporting” to calculate the provision for income taxes. The Company recorded a benefit from income taxes of approximately $5.7 million on pre-tax loss from unaudited condensed consolidated operations of approximately $95.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. This results in an effective tax rate of approximately 6.0%, which includes approximately $14.6 million of discrete tax expense related to valuation allowance for net operating losses, and approximately $6.6 million of discrete tax expense related to the impact of the change of accounting estimate for radio broadcasting licenses for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The estimated annual effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory tax rate of 21% primarily due to the impact of state taxes, non-deductible expenses, and the impact of the valuation allowance against disallowed interest expense and net operating losses. In accordance with ASC 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” the Company continues to evaluate the realizability of its net deferred tax assets (“DTAs”) by assessing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns, tax planning strategies, and future profitability. Management considers all available evidence, both negative and positive, that could impact the future realization of these DTAs including the continued impact of impairment charges on our operating results. As of June 30, 2025, the Company maintains a valuation allowance on its DTAs, most significantly its net operating losses and disallowed interest expense assets, after taking into consideration future taxable income from reversing deferred tax liabilities. In conjunction with the change in accounting estimate for radio broadcasting licenses described in Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, the Company’s estimate of the realization of certain indefinite-lived intangible assets were re-evaluated. On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was enacted in the U.S. The OBBBA includes significant provisions, such as the permanent extension of certain expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, modifications to the international tax framework and the restoration of favorable tax treatment for certain business provisions. The legislation has multiple effective dates, with certain provisions effective in 2025 and others implemented through 2027. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the OBBBA on its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company is subject to continuous examination of the Company’s income tax returns by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and other domestic tax authorities. The Company believes that an adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that may result from tax examinations.
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