- Keith Caneer purchased 100% juice from grocery stores and was charged sales tax
- Caneer claimed the tax was wrongly collected as juice was exempt from sales tax
- Caneer filed a lawsuit seeking damages, attorney’s fees, and an injunction
- Grocers moved to dismiss the case, arguing Caneer should seek a refund from the Department of Revenue
- Trial court granted the grocers’ motions and dismissed the complaint without prejudice
- Caneer appealed to the Washington Court of Appeals, but the dismissal was upheld
- Court stated Caneer must follow procedures for claiming a tax refund
- It is important to be aware of taxes being charged and to follow correct procedures for seeking tax relief.
Source: salestaxinstitute.com
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