Amazon
A Canada-wide class action alleges Amazon charged sales tax on items like basic groceries when it was not legally required.
Opening soonCanada-wideDeadline: Pending court decisionEst. payout: Compensation pendingDeadline pending
About this settlement
The case challenges Amazon's collection of sales tax on items exempt under federal and provincial laws, including basic groceries and other zero-rated supplies.
This class action alleges that Amazon improperly charged sales taxes on zero-rated supplies such as basic groceries and other non-taxable products sold through its Canadian and US websites. The lawsuit covers all Canadians who paid undue sales taxes on these items.
Who qualifies
- Residents of Canada who purchased goods from Amazon.ca or Amazon.com.
- Those who paid sales taxes (GST/HST/PST/QST/RST) that were not legally due.
- Purchases including basic groceries and other non-taxable products.
Compensation pending
Deadline Pending court decision