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EMPLOYEE VS CONSULTANT TREATMENT DEMYSTIFIED

Executive Summary Misclassifying workers as consultants instead of employees is one of the most common triggers of payroll tax disputes in Kenya. Many businesses engage

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How NSSF New Rates Will Shrink Pay Slips from February 2026.

The NSSF Act, 2013 introduced a two-tier contribution framework aimed at improving retirement savings adequacy for Kenyan workers. The implementation began in February 2023 and

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NO e-TIMS Match, NO Annual Tax Filing!  KRA Tightens i-TAX Controls to Enforce e-TIMS-Based Filing

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has finalized the enhancements to the i-TAX system aimed at strengthening compliance with the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (e-TIMS).

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THE TAX APPEALS TRIBUNAL (TAT) DECISION ON THE LEGITIMACY OF MIGRATED LEGACY BALANCES

Recent landmark rulings by the Kenya Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) have determined that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) cannot enforce migrated “legacy” tax balances that are beyond

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KRA Announces Changes to TCC Application Process

In a statement issued on October 24, KRA announced the introduction of new requirements for obtaining Tax Compliance Certificates (TCC) Under the new guidelines; Taxpayers

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TAX OBLIGATIONS AND DEADLINES IN KENYA

Tax obligations and deadlines in Kenya are governed by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and apply to individuals and businesses. Key requirements include timely filing

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KRA Clarifies Gratuity Tax Exemption Rules

On 12th August 2025, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) issued a public notice providing clarity on how gratuity payments will be taxed following amendments to

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Deduction of Mortgage Interest in Kenya’s Finance Act 2025

The Kenyan Finance Act 2025 introduces a significant change to mortgage interest deductions by expanding tax relief to encompass construction loans. Under Section 15(3) (b)

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WHY EMPLOYERS ARE RUSHING TO COMPLY WITH NEW NITA REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) is a key organization in Kenya that promotes industrial training and workforce development. Established under the Industrial Training Act

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How new NSSF rates hit employees and employers as the upper limit doubles

NSSF contributions will increase starting February 1, 2025, in accordance with the Third Schedule of the NSSF Act, 2013. Employees will contribute 6% of their
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Public Notice on PAYE 2024

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Migrated Legacy System taxpayer ledger balances.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) migrated its VAT and income tax ledger balances from the legacy system to its i-Tax platform. The migration enables taxpayers to settle past

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GUIDELINES ON HOW EMPLOYERS SHOULD REGISTER FOR SOCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE FUND (SHIF) IN KENYA

The Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is designed to pool resources for healthcare services and offer affordable health insurance to Kenyans. It is established under

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THE MIGRATION OF LEGACY SYSTEM LEDGER BALANCES.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has successfully migrated VAT and income tax ledger balances from its legacy system to the i-tax platform. This transition aims