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From 2027, individuals must file income tax returns by 30 April
The Finance Act, 2026 brings the individual filing deadline forward by two months. Your 2026 return is due on 30 April 2027, not 30 June.
Edward Chebii 12 Nov 2026 · 2 min read Read the briefMore briefings
KRA sets 30 November deadline for multinationals under Kenya’s 15% minimum top-up tax
Large multinational groups must tell KRA whether they are covered by the 15% Minimum Top-Up Tax. The Regulations point to an earlier date, 17…
Edward Chebii Tax & CompliancePAYE up to Ksh 32,333: what employers need to know
A proposed 0% PAYE band up to Ksh 32,333 a month, with the Ksh 2,400 personal relief removed. It is not law yet, so…
Asili & Busara Tax & ComplianceTax Laws Amendment Act 2026: fuel VAT and KRA
Signed on 16 October 2026: 8% VAT on fuel for another 90 days, new excise rates on tiles and sanitary ware, and a funding…
Asili & Busara Tax & ComplianceKRA raises FBT and deemed interest to 9% (Q4 2026)
KRA has set the FBT market interest rate and the deemed interest rate at 9% for October to December 2026, up from 8%. What…
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