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Kayser Investments Limited v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes (Appeal 194 of 2020) [2021] KETAT 105 (KLR) (4 June 2021) (Judgment)

[2021] KETAT 105 (KLR) Tax Appeals Tribunal
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Court
Tax Appeals Tribunal
Case number
105
Citation
[2021] KETAT 105 (KLR)
Decided
4 June 2021
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes
Holding

The Tribunal finds that the scaffolds/props were a permanent feature of the building and cannot be removed unless the building is redone, thus making the expenses a capital expenditure chargeable to tax.

Facts

The Appellant, Kayser Investments Limited, was audited by the Respondent, Commissioner of Domestic Taxes, for the tax period 2016 to 2018. The Appellant filed an objection and a notice of appeal against the amended assessment.

Issues

  1. Whether the Appellant's objection was valid
  2. Whether the Respondent's objection decision was supported by law
  3. Whether the Respondent's decision to confirm the assessment should be upheld

Reasoning

The Tribunal ruled that the scaffolds were a permanent structure and not a temporary one, making the expenses a capital expenditure. The Appellant's submission that the scaffolds were for reinforcement purposes was not supported.

Outcome

The appeal was dismissed.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Tax Procedures Act 2015
  • Income Tax Act 2011
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