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Sam’s Club Eyeing Appeal of Hefty Local Tobacco Tax Assessment

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In June, the Appellate Court of Illinois upheld an assessment of over $314 million against Sam’s Club for unpaid county cigarette excise taxes, including a 10% late fee, a 25% penalty, and accrued interest. The assessment...more

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Cigarette “Buydown” Payments to Retailers Excluded from South Carolina Sales Taxes

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Tobacco manufacturers and distributors have long made refund/rebate payments to retailers for the retailer’s purchase of cigarettes and other tobacco products from the manufacturer, provided the retailer reduces the price of...more

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