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KRA explains how new tax filing system will work in 2027

KRA explains how new tax filing system will work in 2027

The Kenya Revenue Authority has explained how the new tax filing system will work in 2027, outlining the changes taxpayers should expect when submitting returns.

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a significant change to the individual income tax return filing deadline following amendments introduced by the Finance Act 2026.

The act amended Section 52B(1) of the Income Tax Act, moving the deadline from June 30 to April 30, meaning individual taxpayers will now be required to file their returns by the last day of the fourth month following the year of income.

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KRA commissioner for micro and small taxpayers George Obel explained the process that will accompany the new deadline, saying the authority will begin distributing pre-populated tax data to all taxpayers at the start of each year.

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The commissioner said the data will be drawn from multiple sources, including eTIMS invoices, withholding tax certificates, customs records, and third-party data, giving taxpayers a comprehensive picture of…

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Search option is now available at TUKO! The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a significant change to the individual income tax return filing deadline following amendments introduced by the Finance Act 2026. Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner ;) The commissioner said the data will be drawn from multiple sources, including eTIMS invoices, withholding tax certificates, customs records, and third-party data, giving taxpayers a comprehensive picture of…

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