Tancity Energy Limited v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes (Tax Appeal 460 of 2022) [2023] KETAT 558 (KLR) (29 June 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 558
- Citation
- [2023] KETAT 558 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 June 2023
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from additional assessmentsCoramE.N Wafula, Cynthia B. Mayaka, Grace Mukuha, Jephtha Njagi, Ak Kiprotich
Holding
The Tribunal held that the Respondent’s assessment of the Appellant’s PAYE taxes was justifiable based on variances in employment costs subjected to PAYE and those claimed in the Income tax returns.
Facts
The Appellant, Tancity Energy Limited, was assessed additional taxes for the years 2016-2019, including VAT, Income tax, and PAYE. The Appellant objected to the assessments and filed a Notice of Appeal.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent’s assessment of the Appellant’s VAT and PAYE taxes was justifiable.
Reasoning
The Tribunal found that the Respondent had a valid basis for the PAYE assessment due to variances in employment costs and that the Appellant’s argument about the profit margin was not supported.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Tax Procedures Act
- Tax Appeals Tribunal Act
- Kenya Revenue Authority Act
Cases cited (2)
- Tax Appeal Number 353 of 2018 Rumish Limited vs. Commissioner of Domestic Taxes
- CCT 3/2000 Metcash Trading Limited vs. Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service and Another
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