Have you recently returned an item you purchased but did NOT receive the full refund on the sales tax? Our law firm is currently investigating claims against large retailers that fail to give customers full refunds on returns.
On July 1, 2011, the base California sales tax decreased by 1% (from 8.25% to 7.25%), at which time all retailers were required to adjust the sales tax they charge. However, for purchases made prior to the July 1st tax decrease, some retailers have refused to refund the full sales tax that a consumer paid (at the higher rate). It is ILLEGAL for a retailer not to refund the full amount paid by the customer, including sales tax.
IF YOU RETURNED AN ITEM AND DID NOT RECEIVE A FULL REFUND OF YOUR SALES TAX, YOU MAY HAVE A CLAIM
Our law firm, Initiative Legal Group APC, believes that retail stores may be violating the law by failing to give customers full refunds on purchases made at the higher sales tax rate. We often pursue claims on a class action basis where the class representative receives an incentive payment awarded by the court in a successful lawsuit in addition to his or her share of the class recovery. As a law firm that represents consumers, employees, and others who have been injured, Initiative Legal Group APC is committed to obtaining the best possible results for its clients.
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If you, or someone you know, has experienced this problem, please call Stephen Gamber, Esq. at 800-590-2535 to discuss. You may also send an email to info@InitiativeLegal.com or complete the contact form to the right, and one of our attorneys will respond to you.
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