Makau & Associates

Tuko extra time!

K**a hauna habari, the filing deadline has been extended to 5th July 2025.

File and pay on Itax.kra.go.ke leo!

Are you on the VAT Special Table?
It’s how KRA keeps record of VAT-registered businesses that aren’t tax compliant.
If you’re running a biz, it’s good to know how to stay off that list — and what to do if you’re already on it.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3d6984bb

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬!

𝐊𝐑𝐀 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐊𝐬𝐡𝐬. 𝟏𝟒𝟎 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭!

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐀𝐦𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦:

𝘼𝒖𝙩𝒐𝙢𝒂𝙩𝒊𝙘 𝙒𝒂𝙞𝒗𝙚𝒓: Taxpayers who have paid their principal taxes due before 31st December 2023 automatically qualify for a waiver of related penalties and interest and need not make an application.

𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕: Taxpayers with outstanding principal taxes up to 31st December 2023 must apply via the iTax system and submit a structured payment plan for full settlement of the outstanding principal taxes by 30th June 2025.

𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: Tax debts arising from 1st January 2024 and beyond do not qualify for amnesty. All penalties, interest, and principal taxes for debts incurred after this date remain payable.

Don't Miss Out on KRA's Tax Amnesty! Take Action Today! Apply today on iTax tinyurl.com/v8h8zbe8

KRA’s Reforms Drive VAT Collection to Record-Breaking Kshs. 34.552 Billion!

Strategic tax reforms at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) deliver historic results! In January 2025, VAT collections hit an all-time high of Kshs. 34.552 billion, surpassing the set target of Kshs. 33.995 billion, marking a 12.8% growth from the same period last year.

📢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

The Income Tax (Charitable Organisations and Donations Exemption) Rules, 2024 are now in effect.

Here's what you need to know:

✅ New applications must comply with the updated rules.
✅ Organisations with existing exemptions must comply with the new requirements by 18th June 2025.

📞 Need assistance? Call 020 4 999 999 / 0711 099 999 or email [email protected]

📢 Public Notice: Tax Amnesty is back!

Important to note:

1. The program runs from 27th December 2024 to 30th June 2025.

2. Tax Amnesty will be applicable on interest and penalties for tax periods up to 31st December 2023

3. Automatic waiver will apply to taxpayers who’ve cleared their pri

4. Taxpayers who have not paid their principal tax and cannot make a one-off payment, can apply for amnesty and propose a payment plan to be paid by 30th June 2025.

For further guidance:
Visit the nearest TSO or contact us via
📞 Tel: 254(020) 4 999 999 | 254(0711) 099999
📧 Email: [email protected]

KRA Public Notice ✍️

KRA reminds all VAT-registered taxpayers to confirm the accuracy of their pre-filled November 2024 VAT returns before submitting them by 20th December 2024. To simplify the VAT return filing process, the VAT return will be pre-filled with tax information available to KRA, starting with the November 2024 tax period.

NSSF has made it easy for you to access all the services via USSD *303 #. It is easy, fast, and convenient.

Stay compliant!

Remember to file and pay your Value Added Tax, Turnover Tax, Monthly Rental Income Tax, Digital Service Tax, Excise returns and Value Added Tax on Digital Marketplace Supply on or before 20th September 2024

Get Started on iTax https://itax.kra.go.ke/