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September 16, 2026
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Taxpayers Handed Major Boost as Court Rules on KRA Delays

Taxpayers Handed Major Boost as Court Rules on KRA Delays

A dispute over delayed VAT refund claims exceeding Ksh168 million prompted the Court of Appeal to clarify the limits of tax administration delays...

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The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) cannot delay issuing tax decisions due to pending related cases.

  • If the Commissioner fails to decide on a taxpayer's objection within the legally mandated 60-day period, the objection is automatically deemed allowed.
  • This ruling protects taxpayers from lengthy delays, even when related proceedings are ongoing before tribunals or courts.
  • The case involved significant Value-Added Tax (VAT) refund claims, some unresolved for up to seven years, totaling over Ksh168 million.

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