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Originally published by Kenyanstop
April 24, 2026
3h ago
Explained: How KRA Catches Businesses Cheating on Taxes
The new system comes at a time when the KRA has ramped up its efforts to catch tax cheats and people in the nil-filing category who have been evading tax filing for the past few years...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched a new system designed to detect and curb tax evasion, particularly among small businesses utilizing mobile money platforms.
- The system uses data-matching of mobile transaction records, including sender and receiver information, to identify discrepancies and potential underreporting of income, even when traders attempt to hide transactions by switching paybill and till numbers.
- Key individuals mentioned include Acting Commissioner-General Lilian Nyawanda.
- Businesses are urged to review and settle outstanding tax dues before April 30, 2026, to avoid penalties and interest.
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