KRA Launches New System Targeting Select Businesses in Tax Crackdown
The system aims to leverage real-time reporting to improve the collections for the taxman as well as create more accurate records for businesses...
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially launched the eTIMS Fuel Station System, requiring all petrol stations to issue electronic tax invoices for every transaction. This initiative aims to enhance tax compliance, particularly for motorists claiming fuel expenses as tax deductions, and will digitally transmit transaction data to the KRA in real time.
- All fuel stations must comply with the eTIMS Fuel Station System by December 31, 2025.
- The KRA officially rolled out the system in June 2024 after pilot programs.
- Motorists claiming business expenses must provide their KRA Personal Identification Number (PIN) at the pump for valid tax receipts.
- Since January 2024, any business expenditure not supported by a valid eTIMS invoice is non-deductible for income tax purposes.
- The system integrates directly with fuel dispensers and point-of-sale terminals to automatically connect transactions to KRA's tax monitoring database.
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