SEO and Sons Limited v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes (Appeal 115 of 2018) [2021] KETAT 120 (KLR) (18 June 2021) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 120
- Citation
- [2021] KETAT 120 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 June 2021
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a Notice to Verify Tax Declarations
Holding
The Tribunal finds that the Respondent did not err in its assessment for VAT on the Appellant
Facts
The Appellant, SEO and Sons Limited, was selected for VAT verification due to high VAT credit. The Respondent, Commissioner of Domestic Taxes, issued an estimated assessment and the Appellant filed a late objection. The Respondent issued an Objection Decision, and the Appellant filed an Appeal.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent erred in its assessment for VAT on the Appellant
- Whether the Appellant had furnished sufficient documentation to support its input VAT claims
Reasoning
The Tribunal determined that the Appellant did not provide sufficient documentation to support its input VAT claims, and the Respondent considered all explanations and supporting documents.
Outcome
The Appeal is not merited
Orders
- Objection Decision of 18th June 2018 confirming assessment of Kshs.37,372,976.00 being VAT together with resultant interest thereon is hereby upheld
- Each party shall bear its Costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Value Added Tax Act, Cap 476 of the Laws of Kenya
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