KRA Explains Which Kenyans are Exempt from New Tax Filing Deadline
The move follows changes in the tax filing timeline from June 30 to April 30 from 2027 onwards...
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified new tax filing deadlines following confusion over the Finance Act 2026. The April 30 deadline, effective from 2027, will only apply to individuals filing nil returns or those with employment income, not all taxpayers.
- The April 30 deadline is exclusively for individuals with nil returns or employment income.
- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) issued the clarification.
- Taxpayers in partnerships were concerned about needing partnership financial information, which is typically available later than the new deadline.
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