KRA calls for digital VAT reforms at AfDB seminar

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 17 - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is keen on leveraging technology as part of reforms to fully digitize value-added tax (VAT). Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is advocating for digital reforms in value-added tax (VAT) during the African Development Bank (AfDB) VAT Digitalization Seminar.

George Obell, Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers, emphasized the importance of digital tools in enhancing revenue systems across Africa.
KRA's initiatives, including e-filing and e-invoicing, have improved tax compliance and revenue collection.
Obell highlighted plans to explore technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to combat tax evasion.

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