💡 Introduction Every year between January 1st and June 30th, millions of Kenyans rush to file their income tax returns — including those who did not earn any taxable income during the year. Whether you’re a student, unemployed Kenyan, new graduate, non-working spouse, or even an employed Kenyan whose employer did not upload a P9, […]

💡 Introduction A Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) is one of the most requested documents in Kenya — whether you’re applying for a job, tendering for government work, registering a business, or applying for financing. Yet thousands of taxpayers in 2025 report the same problem: “KRA keeps rejecting my TCC application… and I don’t know why.”

💡 Introduction If you employ household staff in Kenya — a nanny, house manager, cook, gardener, caregiver, personal driver, or security guard — you may be legally required to deduct and remit PAYE (Pay As You Earn) every month. Under the Income Tax Act (Cap. 470) and Tax Procedures Act (Cap. 469B), household employers have

💡 Introduction Kenya’s tax landscape has changed drastically in the last few years — especially with eTIMS, auto-populated VAT returns, and Finance Act 2025 tightening compliance rules. And here’s the truth: KRA penalties are now easier to trigger, harder to reverse, and costlier than ever before. Whether you’re an individual, SME owner, employer, or a

💡 Introduction Since the rollout of eTIMS and the Auto-Populated VAT Return in 2024, VAT reconciliation has become one of the most critical compliance tasks for Kenyan businesses. In 2025, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) uses data matching between eTIMS and iTax to automatically verify every sale and purchase declared in VAT returns. This guide

💡 Introduction: Kenya’s Evolving Digital Tax Landscape In 2025, Kenya’s Digital Service Tax (DST) continues to shape how both local and global businesses engage with the country’s growing digital economy. Initially introduced under the Finance Act 2020 and refined through subsequent Finance Acts (2021–2025), DST ensures that digital income generated from Kenya is taxed fairly

💡 Introduction KRA’s introduction of the Auto-Populated VAT Return in March 2024 marked one of the biggest digital compliance shifts since the rollout of eTIMS. By 2025, the system has evolved — linking eTIMS, TIMS, and Customs (ICMS) data — to automatically prefill most of your VAT return. This guide breaks down how it works,

Did you know that as a person living with a disability in Kenya, you may be eligible for income tax exemption of up to KES 150,000 per month? That’s not just a policy — it’s backed by law, and it could mean thousands of shillings saved annually. But there’s a catch: you need to apply,

Are you a business owner in Kenya struggling with VAT? You’re not alone. Many SMEs, professionals, and consultants unknowingly overpay VAT or miss out on huge savings — simply because they don’t understand how to manage it proactively. In this guide, we’ll walk you through practical VAT-saving strategies, a comprehensive checklist, and tips to stay

📝 Title: How to Get a KRA Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) in Kenya – 2025 Guide 📌 Introduction A Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) is one of the most requested documents for Kenyans applying for tenders, contracts, government jobs, bank loans, and supplier registrations. Issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), it confirms that your tax