DATA CENTER EXEMPTIONS AND JOB GROWTH

https://www.vertexsmb.com/insights/data-center-exemptions-job-growth/

Nevada Launches Audit of Tesla, Faraday Tax Breaks

https://www.bna.com/nevada-launches-audit-n57982084844/

Handing Out Tax Breaks to Businesses Is Worse Than Useless

https://www.citylab.com/work/2017/03/business-tax-incentives-waste/518754/

News: Georgia House passes bill that would give Alliance Theatre makeover a sales tax break

http://www.artsatl.com/breaking-news-georgia-house-passes-bill-exempt-alliance-makeover-sales-tax/

This is one of those seedy exemptions that sounds like it would apply to more organizations, but really only applies to one, based on the criteria.

"...exempts nonprofit organizations that include an art museum, symphonic hall and theater from local and state sales tax on construction projects. That definition uniquely fits the Woodruff Arts Center..."

Picture note - that's not THE theater - just a local one that I photographed.

Arkansas repeals Nonprofit Incentive Act

http://www.taxrates.com/blog/2017/02/27/arkansas-repeals-nonprofit-incentive-act/

Maybe the politicians should have looked at most other states where non-profits don't have to ask for a refund.

Trading Bad Policy for Good Policy in Arkansas

https://taxfoundation.org/investark-sb362-trading-bad-policy-good-policy-arkansas/

Kansas ~ Sales and Use Tax: Attorney General Issues Opinion on Definitions Under STAR Bonds Financing Act

http://news.cchgroup.com/2017/01/19/kansas-sales-use-tax-attorney-general-issues-opinion-definitions-star-bonds-financing-act/

2017 sales tax changes

https://www.avalara.com/blog/2016/12/01/2017-sales-tax-changes/

Study: State and Local Governments Pay $2 Million per Job to Tech Giants for Data Centers

http://www.goodjobsfirst.org/sites/default/files/docs/pdf/datacenters_prrel.pdf

Connecticut ~ Sales and Use Tax: Strategic Defense Investment Act Enacted; Provides Grants and Tax Offsets

http://news.cchgroup.com/2016/10/04/connecticut-sales-and-use-tax-strategic-defense-investment-act-enacted-provides-grants-and-tax-offsets/

Admit It -- This Tax Incentive Program Failed

http://www.taxanalysts.org/tax-analysts-blog/admit-it-tax-incentive-program-failed/2016/07/27/194411#.V5jamwRGBd8.twitter

Pennsylvania: What The Frack With The Tax Incentives?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/taxanalysts/2016/06/28/pennsylvania-what-the-frack-with-the-tax-incentives/#4e2e365e7fab

Kentucky pays Noah's ark attorney fees in tax break suit

http://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article85804012.html#0

Boeing’s benefit from state tax breaks tops half a billion

http://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeings-benefit-from-state-tax-breaks-tops-half-a-billion/

Lawmakers OK tax rebates to benefit 'Field of Dreams' site

http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/lawmakers-ok-tax-rebates-to-benefit-field-of-dreams-site/article_08bf6813-d2c2-5a58-a295-fd9d1809b9da.html

A New York bill could provide exemptions from the compensating sales tax for tastings held by licensed breweries, cider producers, and distilleries in accordance with the alcoholic beverage control law.

https://www.vertexsmb.com/insights/new-york-senate-bill-provide-tax-exemption-beer-cider-liquor-tastings/

South Dakota Exemption Encourages Fire Protection

http://www.taxrates.com/blog/2016/03/22/south-dakota-exemption-encourages-fire-protection/

Georgia Considers Tax Break for Super Bowl Tickets

http://www.bna.com/georgia-considers-tax-n57982067529/

Kentucky Must Ride on Noah's Ark: Denial of Tax Incentives to Religious-Based Theme Park Reversed

http://www.stateandlocaltax.com/noteworthy-cases/kentucky-must-ride-on-noahs-ark-denial-of-tax-incentives-to-religious-based-theme-park-reversed/

Mississippi ~ Multiple Taxes: Tax Benefits for Certain Manufacturing Facilities Enacted

http://news.cchgroup.com/index.php/tax-headlines/state-tax-headlines/mississippi-multiple-taxes-tax-benefits-for-certain-manufacturing-facilities-enacted/