Republic v Kenya Revenue Authority & another Ex-Parte Kenya Nut Company Limited [2014] KEHC 8069 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8069
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8069 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 July 2014
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureEx parte applicationCoramMajanja, Nyamu, Roland, Ronlat
Holding
The court held that the applicant is not liable to deduct withholding tax from non-resident payments as it was unable to do so due to the deduction at the source by its agents.
Facts
The Kenya Nut Company Limited applied for orders of certiorari and prohibition against the Kenya Revenue Authority and the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes regarding withholding tax assessments.
Issues
- When is the taxpayer liable to deduct withholding tax from non-resident payments?
- Is the applicant required to devise workable procedures to ensure compliance with the Tax Law?
Reasoning
The court applied principles of tax legislation and interpreted the Income Tax Act, stating that the taxpayer must be able to deduct the tax at the time of payment to be liable.
Outcome
The application was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Income Tax Act CAP 470 of the Laws of Kenya
- Tanganyika Mine Workers Union vs. The Registrar of Trade Unions (1961) EA 629
Cases cited (3)
- Republic vs. Commissioner of Domestic Taxes Large Tax Payer’s Office Ex-Parte Barclays Bank of Kenya LTD (supra)
- Adamson v Attorney General (1933) AC 257
- Tanganyika Mine Workers Union vs. The Registrar of Trade Unions (1961) EA 629
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