KRA Extends Hours to Assist with Tax Returns and Amnesty

KRA Extends Working Hours for Kenyans Filing Returns Ahead of Deadline

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has extended its working hours to assist taxpayers in filing their 2023 returns and applying for the Tax Amnesty program, ahead of the June 30, 2024, deadline.

Tax Service Offices (TSOs) will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, 29^th June and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday June 30 to cater for the increased demand for assistance.

Taxpayers are encouraged to take advantage of these extended hours to ensure they meet the filing deadline and benefit from the Tax Amnesty program.

This announcement came after KRA announced that over 4,000,000 taxpayers had already filed their 2023 tax returns on June 18.

National Treasury CS Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u. Photo\Courtesy — National Treasury CS Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u. PhotoCourtesy

KRA Tax Returns

The Authority had also encouraged Kenyans to file their tax returns before the end of the financial year, June 30, 2024.

“This is a significant rise compared to 2017, where only 2 million taxpayers had filed their returns by the deadline,” KRA said.

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The Authority attributed this to the growing awareness and understanding of the importance of fulfilling tax obligations among taxpayers.

As a sign of appreciation, KRA rolled out the Tax Amnesty program – a rare opportunity for you to get your penalties and interest forgiven.

“To benefit from this program, simply file and pay all outstanding taxes before the June 30, 2024, deadline,” KRA said.

iTax System

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) introduced the iTax system as an upgrade to the existing KRA Online platform.

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iTax is a secure web-based application designed to offer a comprehensive and automated approach to managing domestic taxes.

This system facilitates online registration for taxpayer PINs, filing of returns, registration of payments, and enables taxpayers to check their tax status in real-time. It also includes features for monitoring account activities seamlessly.

Kenyans can call KRA’s Contact Centre on telephone 020 4 999 999 or 0711 099 999 for clarification.

The public can also reach KRA via the email address callcentre@kra.go.ke or visit the nearest Tax Service Office or Huduma centre.

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