Meta shields billions in taxes by classifying AI data centers as experimental models, report says
The tech giant reportedly trimmed nearly $4 billion from its 2025 tax obligations by categorizing commercial chips as supplies eligible for innovation rebates.
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Meta has reduced its tax obligations by billions of dollars by classifying artificial intelligence data centers as experimental models, according to a report cited by Anadolu Agency.
The report says the tech giant trimmed nearly $4 billion from its 2025 tax obligations by categorizing commercial chips used in its data centers as supplies eligible for innovation-related tax rebates.
Such rebates are typically designed to encourage research and development spending, and the report's characterization suggests Meta applied this classification to infrastructure supporting its large-scale AI operations rather than to research projects in the traditional sense.
Anadolu Agency's report did not detail the specific tax jurisdictions involved or whether tax authorities have reviewed or challenged Meta's classification of this spending.
The report comes amid broader scrutiny of how major technology companies structure their tax affairs around massive investments in AI infrastructure, including data centers and specialized chips.
Sources
- Meta shields billions in taxes by classifying AI data centers as experimental models: Report — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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