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Louisiana’s tax officials are locked in a high-stakes debate over how fast data center equipment should depreciate for property tax purposes — a decision that could reshape local revenue streams as tech hubs boom. While industry players want computers and servers to be deemed obsolete in just three years, assessors argue that’s too fast and could slash taxable values significantly. The key challenge? Separating rapidly aging tech from durable infrastructure like cooling and power systems. Both sides are negotiating to find common ground — balancing industry growth with fair tax collection — as the Tax Commission prepares to finalize its rules by September 23rd.

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