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In race to attract data centers, states forfeit millions in tax revenue to tech companies
CNBC Television· 2025-06-20 14:28
The mad rush to build data centers has sparked this massive boom in tax breaks. With legislators across the country doing out billions in sales tax exemptions to attract big tech. While there's no question the tax incentives are luring business, there's a debate over whether it's a fair trade.And for that, we're going to turn to Pippa Stevens at HQ with more. Morning, Pippa. Good morning, Carl.In just the past 5 years, 16 states have handed over almost $6 billion in data center tax breaks, arguing the incen ...