Sifuma v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes (Appeal 349 of 2019) [2021] KETAT 41 (KLR) (16 July 2021) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 41
- Citation
- [2021] KETAT 41 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 July 2021
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a tax assessmentCoramTribunal
Holding
The Appellant’s notice of objection was invalid and the appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The Respondent assessed the Appellant for under-declared withholding tax. The Appellant filed a late objection, which was rejected by the Respondent.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant’s notice of objection was validly lodged.
- Whether the Respondent rightly and lawfully assessed the Appellant based on the information available to the Commissioner at the time of the assessment.
Reasoning
The Appellant’s notice of objection was filed 167 days after the assessment, which is beyond the statutory 30-day period. The Respondent rejected the notice as invalid due to lack of a valid reason and failure to provide documentary evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The Appellant’s notice of objection is dismissed.
- The tax assessment is confirmed.
Remedies
- None applicable as the appeal is dismissed.
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