Column: Data center tax credits protect Virginia’s competitive edge

Column: Data center tax credits protect Virginia’s competitive edge

Virginia has long prided itself on being a stable, predictable place to do business. That reputation has been a key driver of economic growth, particularly in the data center industry. More than 15 years ago, the General Assembly adopted forward-looking policies, including the state’s sales-and-use tax exemption on data center equipment, to encourage investment in digital infrastructure. Today, this exemption is not just a tax benefit — it’s a c…