Facebook data centers' tax breaks under scrutiny in New Mexico, Utah
The race between a small town on the Rio Grande in New Mexico and a Salt Lake City suburb to entice a new Facebook data center with millions of dollars in tax breaks and subsidies is raising questions about public investments in a booming cloud-computing economy that typically brings few local jobs.In West Jordan, Utah, an initial plan to offer some $240 million in tax breaks over two decades fell apart after several local leaders said the lure was too rich.Negotiations have since restarted.
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Race for Facebook data center raises tax-break questions
The race between a small town on the Rio Grande in New Mexico and a Salt Lake City suburb to entice a new Facebook data center with millions of dollars in tax breaks and subsidies is raising questions about public investments in a booming cloud-computing economy that typically brings few local jobs.Continue Reading BelowIn Utah, an initial $240 million tax-break plan fell apart after several leaders said the lure was too rich.Negotiations have since restarted for the project in West Jordan.
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