The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has asked taxpayers to clear any pending tax balances before April 30, 2026, warning that those who fail to do so will face penalties and interest.
In a statement issued on April 23, KRA said it had identified some business transactions that were not declared in final tax returns for the 2025 financial year.
The Authority is now urging businesses and individuals to quickly review their records and make sure everything is captured correctly before the deadline.
KRA said taxpayers should confirm that all income and expenses are well recorded in their returns. Where some expenses were left out, they should update their records to avoid wrong tax calculations.
Through its social media pages, KRA encouraged those who are yet to comply to act fast, reminding them that the deadline is just days away. It also directed taxpayers to the iTax system to begin the process.
To make it easier, KRA shared a simple step-by-step guide on how to clear the tax arrears.
First, taxpayers are required to log into the iTax portal using their PIN or National ID and password. From there, they should go to the payments section and register the payment.
They are then required to add information like the kind of tax to be paid, whether it is personal or business, the period of the tax due, and how much they are to pay.
Upon provision of the above-stated information, they will be provided with a Payment Registration Number that will enable them to make the payment.
According to KRA, they may choose to pay through any designated bank or M-Pesa Paybill account no 222222 with the registration number as the account number.
Once the process is complete, the transaction will be recorded in the accounts of the respective taxpayer.
KRA has been consistent in reminding taxpayers that there will not be any extension beyond April 30 to avoid delays.
