Bill > HF175

This bill creates a new sales tax exemption for fiber and conduit (physical infrastructure used to transmit internet signals) purchased or leased by broadband and internet service providers. Specifically, the exemption applies to these materials when they are used directly by providers to offer broadband or internet access services that will ultimately be sold to retail customers. The tax exemption will take effect for sales and purchases made after July 1, 2025. By providing this tax break, the bill aims to potentially reduce the cost of expanding internet infrastructure by lowering the tax burden on providers when they invest in the physical components needed to deliver internet services. The exemption is an addition to Minnesota's existing sales tax statutes and complements any other existing tax exemptions for similar telecommunications infrastructure.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0175&ssn=0&y=2025