KRA's move towards data-driven tax compliance was meant to simplify return filing. Instead, many taxpayers are grappling with unexplained discrepancies.
By
Netty Nyong’a
Tax consultant
Deloitte & Touche East Africa
As the June income tax filing season reaches its peak, many taxpayers are encountering an unexpected shift in compliance.
Honest taxpayers should welcome systems that reduce arbitrary audits and level the playing field.
As Kenya continues to pursue fiscal sustainability and economic transformation amid evolving economic realities, tax…
Tax return filing is not merely a statutory obligation.
The authority is increasingly relying on third-party data, electronic invoices and transaction matching to ensure correct taxes…
The authority is adopting a web-based system as it seeks to streamline filing following changes brought about by Finance Act 2026.
Taxpayers are warned of penalties if they fail to submit them.
