Category: TAX UPDATES & KRA NEWS
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When a notice from the Kenya Revenue Authority lands in your iTax profile or email inbox, the first reaction is often alarm. That reaction is understandable — but it is rarely warranted. Under the Tax Procedures Act, 2015, KRA has wide powers to query, assess, and audit taxpayers. But the vast majority of notices issued…
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KRA has cancelled the VAT Special Table for general taxpayers in March 2026 — only Missing Trader fraud cases remain. Check your iTax portal for removal of review status, frozen refunds & more.
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As the The Financial Year is approaching, Kenyan resident individuals must prepare for annual tax filing with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Under the self-assessment system, you declare your income accurately, calculate tax payable (including Pay As You Earn – PAYE for employment), submit your Individual Income Tax Return via iTax, and pay any balance.
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The KRA eTIMS Fuel Station System is now in full enforcement mode across Kenya, transforming how every fuel transaction is handled at petrol stations. With the KRA eTIMS Fuel Station System actively enforced since early 2026 (following the final compliance deadline of 31 December 2025), this shift directly impacts petrol station operators, businesses with fuel…
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KRA Launches USSD Service to Simplify Tax Access for All Kenyans. It allows taxpayers to access key services using basic mobile phones, without the need to visit KRA offices or online platforms An undated image of customers lining up for services at KRA’s offices. KRA Launches USSD Service to Simplify Tax Access for All Kenyans.…
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As COMESA leaders convene in Kenya, the spotlight shines on regional integration and its implications for trade and economic cooperation. SMEs throughout Eastern and Southern Africa are paying close attention. The decisions made during this summit will significantly impact how they conduct cross-border trade and how they are taxed.
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The Kenya Revenue Authority’s rollout of electronic tax systems has reshaped how businesses manage compliance—but for many, this digital shift has come with growing pains. A recent survey revealed that 68% of companies faced payment delays during their first quarter of e-filing, raising urgent questions about cash flow stability. The transition from manual to digital…
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The Kenya Finance Bill 2025 has been presented to the National Assembly with significant tax proposals that will reshape the country’s tax landscape from July 1, 2025. As your strategic advisory partner, we’re writing this to help business owners understand not just what’s changing, but how these changes will fundamentally alter the way you run…