Sales Tax
State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Sales Tax on Total Losses California Class Action
When an insurance company pays you the actual cash value (ACV) of a totaled vehicle, what is included in that amount? The complaint for this class action alleges that State Farm Mutual Automobile Company should, but does not, include the sales tax that will be charged on a new vehicle. Read more
Safeco Insurance of Illinois Sales Tax on Total Losses Missouri Class Action
When an insurance company must pay for a vehicle that is a total loss from an accident or that has been stolen, what items must be figured into the payout? The complaint for this class action alleges that Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois is required to pay sales tax as part of the payment for Read more
Walmart Incorrect Refund of Sales Tax on Returns Settlement
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is putting down $5 million to settle claims that it incorrectly calculated the sales taxes on returned items. The complaint alleged that it did not refund the correct amount of sales taxes along with the purchase price. Read more
Large Retailers No State Tax Due on Face Masks Pennsylvania Class Action
This class action brings suit against a variety of businesses operating in Pennsylvania, including Walmart, Inc. and the Home Depot, Inc. for charging sales tax on face masks. The complaint alleges that masks are exempt at the moment from Pennsylvania state sales tax, and claims that the companies who have been collecting it from consumers Read more
Walmart Sales Tax on Dietary Supplements Pennsylvania Class Action
The complaint for this class action alleges that Walmart charged customers tax on dietary supplements in Pennsylvania, when in fact Pennsylvania does not tax these items. At issue are 5-Hour Energy drinks. Read more
Geico Indemnity ACV Sales Tax on Leased Vehicles California Class Action
In recent years, a number of class actions have taken up the question of what insurance companies must include in their payouts of the actual cash value (ACV) for total losses of vehicles. This complaint says that Geico Indemnity Company does pay sales taxes for total losses of owned or financed vehicles. What Geico does Read more
Progressive Auto Policies ACV Sales Tax and Regulatory Fees Class Action
When an insurance determines the actual cash value (ACV) payout for a total-loss vehicle, what costs does this include? The complaint for this class action claims that Progressive Advanced Insurance Company and Progressive Specialty Insurance Company should include regulatory fees and sales taxes. Read more
Claris Charged Illinois Sales Tax on FileMaker Software Class Action
How does sales tax work with software, since it sells under different terms, such as licenses? The complaint for this class action alleges that Claris International, Inc. wrongly charges sales tax on its software products. The complaint alleges that Claris has violated Illinois state laws, including the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, among Read more
Murphy Oil USA Tax on Discounted Items Settlement
Murphy Oil USA, Inc. is paying out about a half a million dollars, in cash and coupons, to settle a lawsuit alleging it charged too much sales tax on discounted items. The complaint alleged it charged sales tax on the Murphy-funded portion of the discounted price at Murphy USA and Murphy Express stores in 24 Read more