Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2026. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2026.

1. (1) notify the department of the noncompliance; and
2. (2) request the department to impose an assessment on the qualified data center user or the quantum computing research, advanced computing, and defense infrastructure network operator in an amount that may not exceed the sum of the taxes not paid as a result of the exemption provided under this chapter together with interest and penalties required or permitted by law.

3. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of IC 6-8.1-5-2 , an assessment under subsection (a) is considered timely if the department issues a proposed assessment:

   1. (1) not later than one hundred eighty (180) days from the date the department is notified of the noncompliance; or

   2. (2) the date on which a proposed assessment could otherwise be issued in a timely manner under IC 6-8.1-5-2 ;

      whichever is later.

Revisor's Note: The effective date of amendment of IC 6-2.5-15-18 by P.L.178-2025, SEC.18 was changed to 1-1-2026 by P.L.213-2025, SEC.337.

Sec. 18. (a) If the corporation determines that a qualified data center user or a quantum computing research, advanced computing, and defense infrastructure network operator did not pay taxes as a result of the award provided under this chapter, and is not entitled to the award because of the qualified data center user's noncompliance with the requirements of the sales tax award certificate agreement or this chapter, the corporation shall, after giving the qualified data center user or the operator an opportunity to explain the noncompliance:

As added by P.L.256-2019, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.178-2025, SEC.18.