Tax returns Stories

KRA waives penalties, extends tax filing deadline to July 5
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 01, 2025

The authority urged all those who were affected by the technical issues to use the remaining days to file their returns and pay any pending taxes befo...

Step by step guide on how to file your tax returns
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 01, 2025

KRA has outlined two primary platforms for filing tax returns: The iTax web portal (www.itax.kra.go.ke) and the KRA M-Service App- available on both A...

KRA extends tax filing deadline by one day after taxpayers faced technical hitches
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 01, 2025

The initial deadline, which was set to lapse at midnight on June 30, has now been moved to midnight on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

KRA introduces simplified PAYE filing system effective July 1
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2025

KRA has directed all employers to adopt the new format by July 1, 2025. To help businesses adjust, the simplified Excel return form and a sample CSV f...

MPs reject proposal granting KRA unrestricted access to taxpayers’ mobile money, bank data
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 17, 2025

 According to KRA, real-time access to financial data would boost tax compliance and curb evasion, given that only half of registered taxpayers curren...

Kenyans can file nil returns via eCitizen ahead of June deadline -KRA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 13, 2025

The taxman has assured Kenyans that the system is secure and that all tax records will be automatically updated upon submission.

KRA extends working hours ahead of June 30 tax filing deadline- here is how to file your returns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 20, 2025

KRA on Tuesday announced that all its official service centres and selected Huduma Centres in busy areas will now operate from 7 am to 7 pm on weekday...

Kenya to track mobile phone imports for tax compliance starting January
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 24, 2024

Local assemblers, importers, retailers, wholesalers, and mobile network operators will be required to upload the International Mobile Equipment Identi...

NGOs report reveals increased funding as only 2,829 organisations file returns
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 18, 2024

In his statement, read by Njenga Miiri, the Principal Administrative Secretary, Interior Permanent Secretary Raymond Omollo revealed that only 2,829 N...

Over two million Kenyans file annual tax returns ahead of June 30 deadline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 07, 2024

The authority says the iTax platform has played a pivotal role in streamlining the filing process, with taxpayers experiencing improved efficiency and...

KRA extends working hours to boost filing of taxes ahead of June 30 deadline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2024

Beginning June 3 to June 30, 2024, from Monday to Friday the taxman will be operating for 12 hours at their service centres, contact centres and selec...

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