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KRA and compliance

KRA letters, audits, penalties, deadlines and new tax laws, explained in plain words.

Manuchar Kenya Lost Its Bid to Appeal Two Years Late, and Wrong Advice Was No Excuse

KRA won 2 min read

The High Court refused more time to appeal a tax judgment, holding that fresh legal advice did not explain a two-year delay.

Never Filed Your Returns? How to Catch Up With KRA

4 min read

List what is missing, rebuild your records, file true returns, then pay or apply for a plan. The amnesty for periods to 2025 ends 31 December 2026.

I Got a KRA Demand Letter: What to Do Next

4 min read

Check it is genuine and matches iTax, work out which letter it is, then pay, apply for a plan or object in time. Ignoring it risks enforcement.

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KRA Froze My Bank Account: What an Agency Notice Means and What to Do

4 min read

An agency notice orders your bank to pay KRA from your account. It lifts if you pay, agree a plan KRA accepts, or show the notice is wrong.

Finance Act 2026: The Definitive Briefing for Kenyan Businesses

17 min read

An extensive report on Kenya's Finance Act 2026: the main changes to income tax, withholding tax, VAT, excise, and tax administration, what was dropped from the Bill, effective dates, and the actions SMEs should take now.

The KRA Letter Has Arrived: A Calm Guide to Audits, Penalties, and Staying Out of Trouble

5 min read

A calm, practical guide to KRA audits: what triggers them, how to respond to that letter, your rights, and how to stay out of trouble.

The KRA Compliance Maze: Why Kenyan SMEs Fall Behind, and How to Get Ahead

7 min read

A practical compliance report for Kenyan SMEs: every KRA obligation mapped, the real cost of falling behind, and a system for staying compliant without drowning in admin.