Blowplast Limited v Commissioner of Legal Services and Board Coordination (Tax Appeal E340 of 2023) [2024] KETAT 753 (KLR) (9 May 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Tax Appeals Tribunal
- Case number
- 753
- Citation
- [2024] KETAT 753 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 May 2024
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TypeTax AppealPostureAppeal from a tax assessmentCoramA. L. Smith, Nyamu, Ronlat, Visram
Holding
The Tribunal held that the applicable law at the time of assessment was the Finance Act 2022, which included the amendment to the Excise Duty Act that expanded the scope of excise duty to include locally manufactured plastic articles.
Facts
Blowplast Limited was assessed tax on locally manufactured plastic products in November and December 2022. The company appealed the assessment, arguing that the assessment was based on incorrect legislation.
Issues
- What was the applicable law at the time of assessment?
- Whether the Respondent's assessment was justifiable?
Reasoning
The Tribunal determined that the Finance Act 2022, which amended the Excise Duty Act, made the assessment of excise duty on locally manufactured plastic articles valid.
Outcome
Affirmed the assessment
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Excise Duty Act 2015
- Finance Act 2021
- Finance Act 2022
- East African Community Common External Tariff (EACCET)
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