Walmart customers in Kansas are advised to check their receipts if they’ve purchased food items from the retail giant since New Year’s Day.
In a Facebook post Thursday, the company acknowledged some customers were mistakenly charged twice on sales taxes.
Starting Jan. 1, the state cut back its food sales tax rate from 6.5% to 4%.
However, a computer glitch meant food items were assessed both tax rates. (Receipts indicate how much customers were charged with the respective rates.)
Those who were overcharged are asked to take their receipts to their local Walmart store for a refund.
As an aside, Gov. Laura Kelly has reiterated her desire to see the food sales tax rate eliminated altogether. Such a move would require legislative action.
