KRA extends tax filing deadline by one day after taxpayers faced technical hitches
The initial deadline, which was set to lapse at midnight on June 30, has now been moved to midnight on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Thousands of Kenyans who had not filed their tax returns now have more time after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) extended the deadline by 24 hours, following technical difficulties with the iTax system.
The initial deadline, which was set to lapse at midnight on June 30, has now been moved to midnight on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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The KRA announced the decision on Monday evening, stating that the extension was necessary to allow more taxpayers to meet their filing obligations after many experienced delays and access issues on the final day.
“We have opened the service lane! 24-hour extension up to tomorrow, July 1, 2025, midnight to file and pay your returns,” the authority said in a statement.
In a bid to support last-minute Kenyans, the authority also adjusted its customer service operations.
The KRA contact centre will remain open from 7am to 8pm on Tuesday, while tax offices and service centres across the country will operate for extended hours between 8am and 8pm to offer filing support.
The tax agency reminded all eligible taxpayers that filing annual income tax returns is a legal requirement.
This includes individuals beyond formal employment such as business owners, landlords, farmers, and those with no income at all, who are still expected to submit NIL returns.
KRA underscored that even salaried workers whose employers deduct and remit Pay As You Earn (PAYE) are not exempt from filing.
Self-employed individuals and those with rental or agricultural income are required to declare all their income sources.
Penalties apply to those who fail to file on time. The fine stands at 5 per cent of the tax due or Sh2,000, whichever is higher. For unpaid taxes, an additional 5 per cent penalty is charged, along with 1 per cent interest every month until payment is completed.
This is not the first time KRA has taken steps to support compliance.
Back in May, the authority had already announced extended working hours for all its service centres and Huduma Centres to handle the growing number of taxpayers submitting their 2024 returns.
The move was aimed at reducing congestion and system strain ahead of the June 30 deadline.
The authority’s ongoing efforts target all Kenyans with active KRA PINs, with a focus on encouraging early compliance and reducing last-minute bottlenecks.
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