by Blaike Ordes | Dec 16, 2025 | Article, News, Newsletter, Tax Policy
As discussed in our last newsletter, Colorado was the first state to call a special session to address the effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”). Since then, many states have either passed legislation or issued guidance to address its conformity to H.R....
by Reuben Rangel | Dec 10, 2025 | Article, News, Newsletter, Tax Policy
Property Tax Millage Studies – A Strategic Tool for Taxpayer Advocacy In our last several updates, we highlighted the growing pressure on state and local governments as taxpayers increasingly question rising property tax burdens driven by elevated valuations,...
by Rachael Averett | Dec 10, 2025 | Article, News, Newsletter, Tax Policy
With the enactment of Louisiana Revised Statute 47:305.73, the state has taken significant steps to incentivize the development of data centers. The statute provides a state and local sales and use tax exemption for eligible data center equipment, software, and...
by Kim Wallett | Nov 24, 2025 | Article, News, Newsletter, Tax Policy
Below are some of the state incentives offered to data centers in the Southern US: Alabama: Tiered sales and property tax abatements lasting 10–30 years depending on capital investment levels from $200M to over $400M. Arkansas: Full sales and use tax exemption for...
by Keri Hart | Nov 24, 2025 | Article, News, Newsletter, Tax Policy
In December 2024, Meta announced its decision to locate a $10 billion AI Optimization Center in Northeast Louisiana, in Richland Parish, a milestone that has placed the state squarely in the national competition for data centers and AI-driven investment. Louisiana has...
by Kim Wallett | Nov 24, 2025 | Article, News, Newsletter, Tax Policy
Louisiana Economic Development (LED) has advanced several important initiatives that will shape economic development activity across the state in 2025 and beyond. LED recently submitted its Summary Report to the Louisiana Legislative oversight committees regarding the...
