Mathu v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes (Appeal 369 of 2020) [2021] KETAT 158 (KLR) (15 December 2021) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 158
- Citation
- [2021] KETAT 158 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 December 2021
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from an objection decision
Holding
The Appellant's appeal is dismissed. The Respondent's objection decision is upheld, and the Appellant's objection is rejected.
Facts
The Appellant, Samuel Mwangi Mathu, runs a sole proprietorship business importing and selling secondhand shoes, handbags, and clothes. The Respondent, Commissioner of Domestic Taxes, issued an assessment for the years 2014 to August 2019, totaling Kshs 589,672,610. The Appellant objected and filed an appeal.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent erred in law and fact by issuing an invalid objection decision
- Whether the Respondent was in breach of Section 51(11) of the Tax Procedures Act
- Whether the Respondent erred in its assessment of tax on the Appellant
Reasoning
The Tribunal found that the Appellant did not provide sufficient supporting documents for his objections and that the Respondent had acted within the required timelines.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Objection Decision upheld
- Appellant's objection rejected
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Tax Procedures Act 2015
- Finance Act 2019
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