The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is proposing to advance the tax filing deadline from June 30 to April 30, citing improved taxpayer systems and a growing tax base.

• The KRA, through its Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers, George Obell, argues that pre-populated returns make mid-year filing unnecessary.
• This proposed change for April 30 aims to streamline filing and reduce penalties by leveraging data from eTIMS and third-party sources starting January 1, 2027.
• Despite the KRA's assertion that the move will empower taxpayers, businesses and scholars have expressed concerns about added strain due to Kenya's complex tax structure.