The Tax Appeals Tribunal Bill 2013 was signed into law on 2 December 2013. The Act is not yet in effect and awaits the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury to publish its commencement date. When the Bill is passed the Tax Appeals Tribunal will hear appeals in relation to any decision by the Commissioner under any tax statute. The Bill sets out the appeals procedure and the powers of the tribunal.
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