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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reminded taxpayers that the deadline for clearing all outstanding 2025 tax arrears is Thursday, April 30, after which penalties and interest will begin to accrue.
While the filing deadline for annual tax returns remains June 30, KRA clarified that April 30 is strictly the cut-off date for settling any pending tax balances for the period under review.
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The authority noted that companies are expected to pay taxes in four instalments based on their estimated tax liability, due on the 20th day of the 4th, 6th, 9th, and 12th months of their accounting period.
According to KRA, firms with outstanding balances from the previous year must ensure full settlement by April 30.
Individual taxpayers are required to clear any unpaid taxes in a single payment, except those with annual liabilities exceeding Sh40,000, who may also opt for instalment payments.
All payments must be made through the official government Paybill number 222 222, which KRA emphasized as the only approved channel to avoid misdirected payments.
The authority urged taxpayers to ensure accuracy when making payments, warning against sending money to incorrect recipients.
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To help users, KRA outlined a simplified five-step process for clearing tax balances via its iTax platform, where taxpayers log in, register payments, generate a PRN, and complete payment through bank or M-Pesa channels.
Additionally, KRA has introduced a WhatsApp-based service called Shuru, which allows individuals to file tax returns by simply sending a message to 0711 099 999.
The service enables users to access employment income details, verify their identity via OTP, review summaries, and submit returns without using the iTax portal or downloading any application.
