Erroneous Sales Tax Refunds

At a glance

• What: Two refunds of sales tax remitted in error: $291,398.69 to Walgreen Louisiana Co., Inc. and $275,672.77 to Cardinal Health 108 LLC, a total of $567,071.46.
• Where it stands: Both approved 12-0 on September 9, 2026; the cost is charged against sales tax revenues.
• Next: Refunds issued by the Finance Director.

Details

• Resolution 59634: Walgreen, sales tax paid on non-taxable prescription drug purchases for January 1, 2021 through January 31, 2023. Motion Councilwoman Amoroso, second Councilwoman Adams.
• Resolution 59635: Cardinal Health 108 LLC, tax remitted on sales to a customer who later presented a resale exemption certificate, June 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. Motion Councilwoman Adams, second Councilwoman Amoroso.
• No one spoke on either. Introduced August 26 (9-0).

Sources

• Metropolitan Council regular meeting minutes, August 26, 2026: https://www.brla.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08262026-2428
• Metropolitan Council regular meeting minutes, September 9, 2026: https://www.brla.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09092026-2435

Log

2026-09-09 - Metropolitan Council

Both refunds approved 12-0.

2026-08-26 - Metropolitan Council

Both introduced.