The KRA will likely record wider missed targets if the tax concessions are adopted without a reduced revenue outlook for the taxman.
By
Kepha Muiruri
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collections have deteriorated following wider missed targets amid pressure to cut taxes on key income heads like pay-as-you-earn (PAYE), which could worsen revenue performance.
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