This resolution allows Maplebear, Inc. (Instacart) to extend the time limit for filing a lawsuit against San Francisco regarding a tax refund of over $2.2 million. The goal is to potentially resolve the issue without going to court.
Resolution approving a Tolling Agreement to extend the statute of limitations for Maplebear, Inc. (doing business as Instacart) to bring potential litigation against the City and County of San Francisco for a refund of $2,204,716 of gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and payroll expense taxes to allow for possible resolution of the matter without litigation.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a dispute between Maplebear, Inc. (Instacart) and the City regarding overpaid taxes, leading to a proposed Tolling Agreement to extend the statute of limitations for potential litigation.
Maplebear, Inc. filed claims for refund totaling $2,204,716, alleging overpayment of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes for the 2019 and 2021 tax years and payroll expense taxes for the 2019 tax year.
The City Attorney's office prepared a Tolling Agreement to extend the statute of limitations for Maplebear, Inc. to file an action against the City regarding the claims.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the resolution for the Tolling Agreement.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving the Tolling Agreement, extending the statute of limitations to December 2, 2024.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the Tolling Agreement.
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