Your Netflix subscription might be about to get more expensive, and your cable bill could follow—here’s why your wallet needs to take a stake in the fight against new streaming taxes. Starting next month, several states are considering a 5% surcharge on digital services to fund public broadcasting, meaning your monthly bill could jump by $4 to $8 overnight. With the average household already spending $55 a month on streaming, this hidden fee is a direct hit to your budget, especially if you’re juggling multiple platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. Consumer groups warn that the real stake is in how much you’ll pay for basic entertainment: if you don’t call your lawmakers now, you could be stuck with a higher bill and fewer choices, as cable companies lobby to pass the cost onto you. Don’t let this slide—check your next statement for a “digital broadcast fee” and share this to save your neighbors $100 a year.