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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNIFIED PAYROLL RETURN (PAYE/INDUSTRIAL TRAINING LEVY)

THE UNIFIED PAYROLL RETURN (PAYE/INDUSTRIAL TRAINING LEVY) The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the National Industrial Training Authority(NITA) would wish to inform the public that

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VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE PROGRAMME TO HELP TAXMAN LOOP MORE TAXPAYERS (VDP)

VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE PROGRAMME The Tax Procedures Act, 2015 has introduced a Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP), where a taxpayer discloses tax liability that was previously undisclosed

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INTRODUCTION OF DIGITAL SERVICE TAX (DST) @ 1.5%

Digital Service tax On 30th June 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta approved the Finance Act, 2020. The Act introduced a Digital Service Tax at a rate

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A SIGH OF RELIEF FOR LANDLORDS AS THE RENTAL INCOME TAX THRESHOLD INCREASES TO 15M P.A

INCREASE IN MONTHLY RESIDENTIAL RENTAL INCOME TAX (MRI) THRESHOLD The Finance Act 2015 introduced a new Section 6A in the Income Tax Act Cap 470

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Introduction of Minimum Tax

Minimum Tax Introduction The recently enacted Finance Act, 2020 introduced the Minimum Tax which is a base income tax payable by all persons regardless of

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The New Amendment to the Value Added Tax Act (VAT), 2013

THE NEW AMENDMENT TO THE VAT ACT, 2013 THAT TIGHTENED THE NOOSE ON THE VAT INPUT CLAIMS IN KENYA On 30th June 2020, President Uhuru

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New Regulations for Turnover Tax (TOT)

New Regulations for Turnover Tax (TOT) President Uhuru Kenyatta assented the Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2020 bill into law with a view of cushioning Kenyans against

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Taxation of Emoluments/Pensions

Taxation of Emoluments/Pensions KRA is pleased to inform employers, employees and the general public that following the presidential directive, amendments have been introduced to the

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THE TAX LAWS (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2020

The Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2020 On Saturday 25th April 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law the Tax (Amendment) Bill,2020 effectively cushioning Kenyans against

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Instalment Tax in Kenya

Meaning of Instalment Tax in Kenya? Instalment tax is estimated income tax paid to KRA periodically, to cover the total tax payable for the year

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New PAYE and VAT Rates in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic in Kenya

New PAYE and VAT Rates in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic in Kenya Taxes play a fundamental role in Kenya’s sovereignty. We significantly fund our national

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Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Tax and Customs Disputes

Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Tax and Customs Disputes The use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism in resolving disputes is anchored under

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Land Rent

Land Rent Kenya Revenue Authority and Ministry of Lands & Physical Planning notify all leasehold owners about the obligation to pay land rent annually as

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ECONOMIC MEASURES TO CURB THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 IN KENYA

ECONOMIC MEASURES TO CURB THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 IN KENYA President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday 25th March 2020 announced a raft of measures to

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Amendment of VAT Rate and the State Curfew

Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 30 […]