Meta said to use data centers to avoid $5.9B in taxes

META FACES BLOWBACK OVER TAX CLAIM

A New York Times investigation alleging Meta classified data centers as experimental to avoid billions in federal taxes is drawing sharp reaction online, with conservative and financial accounts amplifying the story.

Meta said to use data centers to avoid $5.9B in taxes

Meta Platforms Inc. saved $2 billion in taxes in 2024 and $3.9 billion in 2025 by declaring its artificial intelligence data centers as "pilot models," the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing...

Meta avoids billions in federal taxes by classifying data centers as experimental, NYT finds

Meta classifies data centers as research facilities to cut billions in federal taxes, NYT investigation reveals, including a $50B Louisiana AI

Meta informs IRS that data centers are experimental and may fail

Meta's tax strategy highlights potential financial volatility and regulatory scrutiny, impacting investor confidence and public policy debates. The post Meta informs IRS that data centers are experimental and may fail appeared first on Crypto Briefing .