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A Pennsylvania Representative is proposing the removal of sales tax exemptions for equipment purchased by data centers. This exemption was established in 2021 to attract developers, and as of January, there are numerous active and developing data center sites in the state.

Representative Greg Vitali contends that the exponential growth of data centers indicates the exemption is no longer necessary. He cites significant net incomes of major companies, with Amazon at $59 billion and Microsoft at $88 billion in 2024, to support his argument. The Commonwealth has lost over $80 million in revenue since the 2023-2024 fiscal year due to this exemption, and if it continues, it could lose an additional $235 million by 2030.