Washington D.C. has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the e-commerce giant owes the city millions of dollars in back taxes. The lawsuit, which was filed on Wednesday, claims that Amazon improperly avoided paying sales tax and other fees in the nation’s capital.
According to the complaint, Amazon failed to collect and remit sales tax on online sales made to customers in Washington D.C., resulting in significant revenue lost for the city. The lawsuit also alleges that Amazon’s lobbying efforts may have influenced local officials to grant it favorable treatment.
The case is seen as a test of whether large corporations can evade taxes by exploiting loopholes in state and local laws.
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