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B&H Photo Video controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2019

    New York sues B&H over alleged unpaid sales taxes

    Lawsuit filed

    The New York Attorney General sued B&H Photo Video, alleging that the retailer failed to pay sales taxes on manufacturer-reimbursed instant discounts and understated sales on quarterly returns. The state alleged at least $7 million in unpaid taxes and sought more than $10 million in refunds and compensation. B&H denied wrongdoing and said that taxing the discounts was an error.

    The New York Attorney General sued B&H, alleging that it failed to pay sales taxes on manufacturer-reimbursed instant discounts and understated sales on quarterly returns. The state alleged at least $7 million in unpaid taxes and sought more than $10 million in refunds and compensation. B&H denied wrongdoing and said taxing the discounts was an error.

    Company response

    • Denial — B&H

      不过B&H方面表示，他们一点差错都没有，AG办公室竟然在“折扣”上面收税，是“明显的错误”。

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    • 总检察长正在寻求上千万美元的退款和补偿金。
    • 纽约市著名的B&H电器店在过去13年中欠税700万美元，遭纽约州总检察长（AG）詹乐霞（Letitia James）起诉。
    • But in court documents alleging that B&H owes the state more than $7 million in taxes on at least $67 million in vendor reimbursements over a 13-year span, for which the state is seeking “treble damages, penalties and interest,” the state argues that instant rebates are really no different than traditional coupons, rebates and other vendor-subsidized promotions: Whether the tax burden is borne solely by the consumer or shared by the manufacturer and retailer, the sales tax that is due is still based on the full, non-discounted price.
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  2. 2017

    Department of Labor settlement concerning Hispanic workers

    B&H entered a consent-decree settlement involving $3.22 million in monetary relief and back wages for more than 1,300 individuals. The resolution did not include an admission or finding of guilt.

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  3. 2009

    Lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring practices

    Four women sued B&H, alleging violations of New York City and New York State human-rights laws in the company’s hiring practices and seeking class-action status.

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  4. 2007

    Settlement over alleged Hispanic-worker discrimination

    B&H agreed to a reported $4.3 million settlement addressing claims of discrimination against Hispanic workers.

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