KRA is facing court opposition from increasing excise duty on at least 31 goods, including beer, fuel, bottled water, and juice from October 1. Two Kenyans have petitioned the court to stop the impending decision by KRA to increase excise duty on the products. -Business Daily pic.twitter.com/ryv255WY37
The High Court has barred the KRA from collecting minimum tax from businesses.Justice George Odunga decided after finding section 12D of the Income Tax Act unconstitutional.Last year, the NA amended the Income Tax Act to give KRA powers to collect minimum tax. -Business Daily pic.twitter.com/JMlftdVBbG
The KRA collected Sh247.18 billion in July & August against Sh188.08 bn. in similar period a year ago, Treasury Secretary Ukur Yatani reported.The Sh59.10 billion tax growth came on the back of progressive recovery in economic activities ie. education & tourism. -Business Daily pic.twitter.com/eKgrxaCyFX
The High Court (Justice Odunga J) has just declared the minimum tax provisions unconstitutional and the minimum tax guidelines void. The judge has issued an order restraining KRA from further implementing or enforcing the provisions of Section 12D of the Income Tax Act. pic.twitter.com/riOO6U7s9L
