Kenya Association of Music Producers v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes (Appeal 13 of 2020) [2021] KETAT 109 (KLR) (23 July 2021) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 109
- Citation
- [2021] KETAT 109 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 July 2021
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a tax assessment
Holding
The Appellant did not provide the requested documents, and the Commissioner’s letter requesting them was not served on the Appellant.
Facts
The Commissioner assessed the Appellant for VAT and Income Tax. The Appellant filed a late objection notice, but the Commissioner requested additional documents. The Appellant provided audited financial statements but did not provide the requested documents.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant provided documents in support of its late objection notice
- Whether the Appellant is liable to income Tax and Value added tax
Reasoning
The Appellant’s objection notice was accepted, but the Commissioner’s letter requesting documents was not served. The Appellant could not have known about the request due to the Commissioner’s erroneous and dishonest handling of the matter.
Outcome
Affirmed the assessment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Tax Procedures Act, 2015
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