KRA reminds taxpayers to file monthly tax returns by August 20
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reminded taxpayers to file their monthly tax returns on or before Thursday, August 20, 2026, as the deadline for several tax obligations approaches. In a notice to taxpayers on X on Monday, August 17, 2026, KRA urged those with the relevant tax obligations to file their returns early through […]
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has urged taxpayers to submit their monthly tax returns by August 20, 2026, to avoid penalties and delays. In a recent notice on social media, KRA emphasized the importance of early filing for Value Added Tax, Excise Returns, Turnover Tax, Monthly Rental Income Tax, and VAT on Digital Marketplace Supply.
VAT-registered taxpayers must file their returns and make payments through the iTax platform on or before August 20. Turnover Tax is applicable to businesses with a gross or expected annual turnover between KSh1 million and KSh25 million, with a 1.5 percent tax rate. Late filing of Turnover Tax returns incurs a Ksh1,000 monthly penalty.
Residential Rental Income Tax, levied at 10 percent, requires submission of monthly returns by the 20th of the following month for landlords. Digital Marketplace Supply VAT, applicable to qualifying digital services in Kenya, also has a due date of August 20, with a 16 percent tax rate. KRA encourages taxpayers to utilize the iTax platform for timely and hassle-free tax compliance.
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