Senate budget proposal keeps data center sales tax exemption, adds new tax for industry

News ClipVirginia Mercury·VA·6/17/2026

The Virginia Senate's proposed budget retains the existing sales tax exemption for data centers while simultaneously introducing a new tax specifically for the industry. This move signals a significant financial policy adjustment for data center operations within the state.

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Senate budget proposal keeps data center sales tax exemption, adds new tax for industry  Virginia Mercury