STATE INCENTIVES

Massachusetts Data Center Incentives

Summary12 Data Sources

What datacenter incentives does Massachusetts offer?

Massachusetts offers: Access to MIT/Harvard talent + strong biotech/AI ecosystem. Sales tax exemption: No. Property tax abatement: TIF programs available locally. Corporate income tax: 8% corporate. Estimated savings vs national average: Negative - premium location costs.

Key Data Points

  • Sales Tax Exemption: No
  • Property Tax: TIF programs available locally
  • Corporate Income Tax: 8% corporate
  • Estimated Savings: Negative - premium location costs
  • Special Programs: Economic Development Incentive Program, Research Credit, Investment Tax Credit

Incentive Summary

Sales Tax Exemption

No

Property Tax

TIF programs available locally

Corporate Income Tax

8% corporate

Est. Savings

Negative - premium location costs

Special Programs

Economic Development Incentive Program

Research Credit

Investment Tax Credit

Key Considerations

Very high costs
Limited land
High power prices
Regulatory burden

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