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June 11, 2026
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Why Mbadi wants you to file nil tax returns five months earlier under new rules

Why Mbadi wants you to file nil tax returns five months earlier under new rules

Kenyans who declare zero income to the taxman must file returns by January 31 from next year, five months earlier than the current deadline...

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Starting January 31 next year, Kenyans declaring zero income will have to file their tax returns five months earlier, under new rules proposed by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.

  • The new deadline for nil returns will be January 31, a significant shift from the current deadline.
  • This change affects all taxpayers who declare zero income to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
  • The move aims to allow the KRA more time to verify returns before the new financial year begins, a process hindered by the current uniform June 30 deadline.

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