Odhiambo v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes (Tribunal Appeal 609 of 2021) [2023] KETAT 110 (KLR) (17 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 110
- Citation
- [2023] KETAT 110 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 March 2023
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a VAT assessmentCoramE.N Wafula, Oluoch, Mutuma, Cheleget
Holding
The Respondent's decision to confirm the assessment was justified.
Facts
The Appellant was issued VAT assessments for August to December 2020. The Respondent found inconsistencies in the Appellant's and suppliers' invoices and issued inconsistency notices. The Appellant filed an objection but the Respondent confirmed the assessment.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent's decision to confirm the assessment was justified
Reasoning
The Respondent's decision was based on the Appellant's inconsistent invoices and lack of proof of payment. The Appellant failed to support his objection with relevant documents, and the Respondent had the power to amend assessments under Section 31(1) of the Tax Appeals Tribunal Act.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Tax Appeals Tribunal Act
- Kenya Revenue Authority Act
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