Naff Energy Limited v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes (Tax Appeal 962 of 2022) [2023] KETAT 862 (KLR) (10 November 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 862
- Citation
- [2023] KETAT 862 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 November 2023
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a tax assessmentCoramHigh Court Mativo
Holding
The Tribunal dismisses the appeal and orders each party to bear their own costs.
Facts
The Appellant, Naff Energy Limited, was assessed additional VAT tax for the income year 2019. The Respondent, Commissioner of Domestic Taxes, conducted a compliance verification and issued an assessment order. The Appellant filed a late objection application, which was rejected by the Respondent.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent erred in confirming the Appellant's additional tax assessment
Reasoning
The Tribunal found that the Respondent failed to make a decision within the statutory 14-day period regarding the Appellant's late objection application, as per Section 51(7A) of the Taxpayer Appeal Act. The Tribunal held that the Respondent's failure to make a decision within the statutory timeframe rendered the decision invalid.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The Appeal be and is hereby dismissed.
- Each party to bear its own costs.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Equity Group Holdings Limited vs Commissioner of Domestic Taxes (2021) eKLR
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