sales tax exemption
Coverage of sales tax exemption in the Nexus archive.
- It’s a tax-free weekend for school supplies in Texas. Houston lawmakers want to expand the annual initiative
Texas offers a tax-free weekend for school supplies, clothing, and backpacks priced at $100 or less from Friday through Sunday. Houston lawmakers are advocating to expand this annual initiative.
- Amid budget battle, legislators pass the buck on concrete data center reforms. Again.
The House of Delegates removed environmental standards for data centers in its budget proposal and replaced them with a commission to address issues, while Senate Finance Chair Louise Lucas advocates ending tax exemptions for data centers that cost the state $1.6 billion. The budget impasse persists as both chambers prepare to reconvene before July 1.
- Bill requiring owners to lock up guns advances to Pa. House over GOP objections
A Pennsylvania bill requiring gun owners to lock firearms in safes or use locking devices when not in use advanced to the House over Republican objections. The bill includes a sales tax exemption for gun locks and safes but faces criticism from GOP lawmakers who argue it hinders self-defense during emergencies.
- With budget deadline looming, Virginia lawmakers remain at odds over data center tax breaks
Virginia lawmakers are divided over whether to continue a sales tax exemption for data centers as the fiscal 2027 budget deadline approaches. The Senate voted to end the tax break, which the House rejected, with Gov. Abigail Spanberger advocating for data centers to pay their 'fair share' while facing potential government shutdown risks.