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August 24, 2026
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Relief for Taxpayers as Tribunal Rules on Using VAT Credits to Clear Tax Bills

Relief for Taxpayers as Tribunal Rules on Using VAT Credits to Clear Tax Bills

The ruling comes amid KRA's push for taxpayers to clear historical tax debts under the 2026 tax amnesty, offering fresh guidance on the use of existing tax credits...

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The Tax Appeals Tribunal has ruled that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) must use available tax credits to offset outstanding tax debts before initiating enforcement actions.

  • KRA is now required to offset tax debts using available tax credits, such as VAT credits, before resorting to enforcement.
  • The ruling involved a company with an outstanding VAT liability of Ksh12.86 million and an available VAT credit of Ksh19.71 million.
  • The Tax Appeals Tribunal found that Section 47 of the Tax Procedures Act grants the Commissioner the power to apply tax credits towards liabilities.

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