Business & Finance

Your phone pings. It’s that reminder you set: “Tax Returns Due.” Your stomach drops. Between hustling for clients in Nairobi’s CBD and managing deliveries, who has time for KRA’s iTax portal? You’re not alone. Filing tax returns for your small business or sole proprietorship in Kenya can feel confusing, but it’s a must-do to avoid … Read more

That moment when your accountant is on leave, the 9th of the month is looming, and you’re staring at your payroll list wondering, “How do I file PAYE tax returns for my team without messing up?” If you’re a business owner or HR manager in Nairobi, Mombasa, or anywhere in between, that panic is real. … Read more

You’ve just wrapped up a client meeting at a Java in Westlands, or maybe you’re a digital creator cashing out from YouTube. The hustle is paying off. But then that familiar, nagging thought hits: what about my tax returns? If terms like “iTax,” “Turnover Tax,” or “provisional income” make you want to close the tab, … Read more

You spent the year hustling, applying for jobs, or maybe your business just didn’t pick up. Your M-Pesa statement is a sad story. So why is KRA sending you reminders to file a tax return? Because in Kenya, even with zero income, you must declare it. This is called filing a nil return. Ignore it, … Read more

It’s that time of the year again. The June 30th deadline is looming like a Nairobi traffic jam on Thika Road, and that KRA reminder SMS just hit your phone. Panic? Don’t. Filing your annual tax returns doesn’t have to be a nightmare of long queues at Times Tower. The iTax portal is your saviour, … Read more

So, you’ve finally landed that gig, opened a side hustle, or your bank is on your neck asking for a PIN. Welcome to the club! Getting your KRA PIN number in Kenya is like a rite of passage into the adulting world. It’s not as complicated as people make it sound, but you need to … Read more

Ever sat down to file your KRA returns, only to stare at the iTax dashboard feeling like you’re trying to decode a foreign language? You’re not alone. Between changing tax bands, confusing deductions, and the fear of that dreaded audit letter, managing your taxes can feel like a second, unpaid job. This article breaks down … Read more

Ever hit ‘submit’ on your iTax return and immediately felt that cold sweat? Maybe you forgot an expense from that Mombasa trip, or you mixed up figures at 2 AM trying to beat the deadline. You’re not alone. In Kenya, filing the wrong tax return happens more often than you think, but ignoring it is … Read more

Ever found yourself in a last-minute panic, scrambling to file your returns before the deadline, only for the iTax site to be “under maintenance”? Or maybe you’ve overpaid your taxes because you didn’t know about a simple relief. You’re not alone. For many Kenyans, iTax is just a portal for pain. But what if you … Read more