10/11/2025
KRA is arguably the leading technology adopter across government. Their systems are highly digitized, integrated, and constantly improving. Old tricks of tax evasion no longer work. KRA is now backtracking data all the way to 2014, when iTax was first introduced, meaning historical gaps will not protect anyone.
If your company PIN keeps receiving money into your bank accounts while you claim to have zero employees (for instance, keeping PAYE inactive to avoid payroll taxes), shauri yako, utalipa, upende usipende. The same applies to self-help groups, declare your income, pay your taxes, and be ready for penalties where due. Don’t take this lightly.
Now, for those already facing penalties, KRA has introduced a payment plan that allows you to settle what you owe in installments over a period not exceeding six months. Check their official website for details. I doubt they’ll be offering another waiver anytime soon, so act now.
