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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued updated guidance to taxpayers as the deadline for filing income tax returns for the Year of Income 2025 approaches.
In a statement released on Monday, June 8, KRA reminded Kenyans that returns must be filed by June 30. The authority also introduced a temporary measure to make the process easier, especially for taxpayers whose business expenses may not fully meet electronic invoice requirements.
KRA said it has allowed taxpayers to declare valid business expenses that are not supported by eTIMS/TIMS invoices while still requiring them to provide supporting details during filing. The authority added that such expenses can be uploaded as part of the process and will be validated by KRA after submission.
The taxman stressed that the temporary allowance applies only to Income Tax Returns being filed for the 2025 Year of Income. It warned that stricter requirements will apply from the 2026 Year of Income onward, stating that all declared income and expenses must be supported by valid electronic tax invoices generated and transmitted through eTIMS/TIMS.
The authority also cautioned taxpayers not to delay their filings. It warned that missing the deadline could trigger penalties and other actions under the tax laws.
KRA said taxpayers who fail to file returns by June 30, 2026, will face default assessments under Section 29 of the Tax Procedures Act, Cap 469B.
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