KRA clarifies 2026 tax amnesty rules as some tax obligations remain excluded
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified that the 2026 Tax Amnesty Programme does not cover all tax obligations, urging taxpayers to understand the qualifying conditions before applying for relief. The programme provides taxpayers with an opportunity to resolve eligible outstanding tax liabilities, but KRA says certain taxes, penalties and interest remain outside the scope […]
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified that the 2026 Tax Amnesty Programme does not cover all tax obligations, leaving some tax liabilities unwaived. In a recent statement on X, KRA emphasized that while the amnesty offers relief for qualifying outstanding tax liabilities, it does not extend to penalties, interest, customs duties, or agency revenues collected on behalf of other government agencies.
Taxpayers are urged to carefully assess their tax obligations before applying for the amnesty, as not all tax debts, penalties, or interest will be forgiven under the programme. The clarification comes as taxpayers seek to take advantage of the 2026 Tax Amnesty Programme to regularise their tax affairs, but KRA stresses that understanding the eligibility criteria is crucial to avoid assuming that all outstanding tax debts will be waived.
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