KRA Announces Temporary ITax Downtime Amid Tax Filing Rush

The downtime implies that key functionalities, including filing annual or monthly returns for taxpayers, will be greatly impacted during the scheduled downtime...
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a four-hour maintenance window for its iTax system, temporarily disrupting online tax services.
- The maintenance is scheduled from 10:00 PM on Sunday, May 17, 2026, to 2:00 AM on Monday, May 18, 2026.
- The disruption affects all iTax functionalities, including registration, filing returns, and payments.
- This is part of routine maintenance to enhance system reliability and security ahead of key tax deadlines.
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