KRA to Now Validate Income Declared When Filing Tax Returns
The taxman revealed that effective January 1, 2026, it will be validating the income and expenses declared by taxpayers against various data sources...
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced that starting January 1, 2026, it will begin validating income and expenses declared by taxpayers when filing tax returns, comparing them against its internal data sources. This validation will first apply to 2025 returns filed via the iTax platform before June 2026.
- All declared income and expenses must be supported by a valid electronic tax invoice, correctly transmitted with the buyer’s PIN.
- The KRA also introduced an Automated Payment Plan (APP) for taxpayers to settle outstanding tax liabilities through structured installments over a period not exceeding six months.
- To qualify for the APP, taxpayers must have a valid KRA PIN, be compliant with iTax registration, and have a confirmed tax liability not under litigation.
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