{"id":1275,"date":"2025-03-29T11:28:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T15:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/?p=1275"},"modified":"2025-08-21T05:54:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T09:54:10","slug":"victorias-secret-class-action-settlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/victorias-secret-class-action-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Victoria\u2019s Secret Class Action Settlement: Tax Refund Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever ordered something from Victoria\u2019s Secret online and wondered why the tax seemed a bit steep? If you\u2019re a Missouri resident who shopped on their website between May 18, 2016, and May 18, 2023, you might be in line for a refund thanks to the Victoria\u2019s Secret class action settlement<\/strong>. This settlement addresses claims that the retailer overcharged sales tax on out-of-state purchases shipped to Missouri. In this blog, we\u2019ll walk you through what this settlement means, how you can benefit, how much you might get, and the key dates to know\u2014all in a friendly, easy-to-digest way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Background of the Victoria\u2019s Secret class action settlement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive into what sparked this Victoria\u2019s Secret class action settlement<\/strong>. Back in 2021, a lawsuit hit the courts claiming that Victoria\u2019s Secret was charging Missouri customers more sales tax than they should have on online purchases. Specifically, the issue was with items shipped from outside Missouri. The lawsuit alleged that instead of applying Missouri\u2019s vendor\u2019s use tax rate\u2014which is typically lower\u2014Victoria\u2019s Secret charged a higher rate, often matching the full sales tax that includes local taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here\u2019s a quick rundown on Missouri\u2019s tax rules to make sense of this. When you buy something in-state, you pay sales tax, a combo of state and local rates. But for online purchases shipped from out of state, Missouri law requires the use tax, which is just the state rate (4.225%) without those extra local bits. For example, if your local sales tax rate is 8.74%, you might\u2019ve paid that full amount when you should\u2019ve only paid the use tax rate\u2014a difference that adds up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The plaintiffs argued this overcharging went on for purchases made between May 18, 2016, and May 18, 2023. Victoria\u2019s Secret didn\u2019t admit any fault but decided to settle, agreeing to pay an undisclosed amount to resolve the claims. This isn\u2019t a one-off either\u2014other big names like Kohl\u2019s and Target have faced similar class action lawsuits in Missouri over tax issues, showing it\u2019s a hot topic in the world of online shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to File a Claim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Good news: you don\u2019t have to jump through hoops to claim your piece of the Victoria\u2019s Secret class action settlement<\/strong>! If you\u2019re eligible, payments are automatic\u2014no forms, no hassle. The settlement administrator will use purchase records to figure out who gets what and send refunds directly. That said, you\u2019ll want to make sure your contact info is current so the payment reaches you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Need to update your details or have questions? Reach out to the settlement administrator here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n