Data center tax break close to getting zapped by WA Legislature

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: March 7, 2026

Words: 591

Last Updated: 2 days, 20 hours ago

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Tax breaks for data center operators could soon be stripped from Washington state law.

On Saturday, the House Finance Committee voted 8 to 6 to approve Senate Bill 6231. The bill next awaits a House floor vote.

As it stands, data center operators in most Washington counties do not pay the 6.5% sales tax on server equipment. That equipment is typically replaced every three to five years, and current law exempts sales …

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