- Jennifer Montgomery’s petition for a sales tax refund on Perrier water was denied by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
- The court ruled that Perrier is classified as a “soft drink” under Pennsylvania’s Tax Reform Code
- Perrier is subject to sales tax due to its carbonation, falling under the definition of a taxable soft drink
- The court emphasized the importance of statutory definitions in tax law
- This ruling clarifies the tax status of carbonated mineral waters in Pennsylvania
Source: salestaxinstitute.com
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