- A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit against Walmart regarding sales tax on delivery fees must move to arbitration.
- The lawsuit claimed Walmart illegally charged Florida customers sales tax on delivery fees when customers could opt for in-store pickup.
- The court’s decision was based on a link to Walmart’s terms of use, which included a binding arbitration clause.
- The judge determined that the link was clearly displayed and provided sufficient notice to shoppers.
- The case highlights Florida’s taxability rules for delivery fees and the growing importance of arbitration clauses in e-commerce contracts.
Source: salestaxinstitute.com
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