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Lodging of cases on iTax
Lodging of cases on iTax Lodging of cases on iTax
The High Court of Kenya in Commissioner of Investigation & Enforcement v Hanqing Zhao (Income Tax Appeal E010 of 2025) ruled that tax objections must be lodged exclusively through the iTax system to be legally valid. Physical letters or emails are ineffective, and the statutory 60‑day response period under Section 51 of the Tax Procedures Act begins only once an objection is filed on iTax.
4 min read | 22 Jan 2026
VAT obligation for digital platform providers
VAT obligation for digital platform providers VAT obligation for digital platform providers
The High Court ruled that Sendy Ltd is the principal supplier for VAT purposes because it controls pricing, driver assignment, billing, and customer payments. As a result, VAT applies to the full transaction value, not just commissions. The decision overturns the TAT ruling and confirms that economic reality overrides contractual form, exposing digital platforms to significant VAT risk where they exercise substantive control.
4 min read | 15 Jan 2026
Unlocking Alignment Through Integrated Budgeting and Forecasting
Breaking the Silos Unlocking Alignment Through Integrated Budgeting and Forecasting
Many organizations struggle with siloed budgeting, where Finance reconciles disconnected plans from Sales, HR, Operations, and Marketing—leading to delays, errors, and outdated forecasts. Integrated Budgeting and Forecasting, a core of Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A), solves this by uniting all departments in a shared planning environment.
2 min read | 04 Dec 2025
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