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Tennessee Man Sues Amazon Over Sales Tax Overcharges

1/6/2026

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Cullen Duke, a Tennessee customer, filed a class action against Amazon alleging sales tax overcharges.
The complaint claims Amazon charged 9.5% tax instead of 9.25% for two years.
Duke seeks to stop the improper rate and recover the excess taxes.
Despite notifying Amazon, the company kept applying the incorrect rate.
The overcharges on various purchases totaled less than $2,500, preventing a state refund.

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Story summary

Cullen Duke, a Tennessee customer, filed a class action against Amazon alleging sales tax overcharges.
The complaint claims Amazon charged 9.5% tax instead of 9.25% for two years.
Duke seeks to stop the improper rate and recover the excess taxes.
Despite notifying Amazon, the company kept applying the incorrect rate.
The overcharges on various purchases totaled less than $2,500, preventing a state refund.