KRA to Validate Income, Expenses Declared in Income Tax Returns Starting January 2026
In a public notice dated 7 November 2025 , the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced a major shift in how it will handle income tax returns beginning 1 January 2026 , all income and expense figures declared in tax returns for the 2025 year of income (for both individual and non-individual taxpayers) will be subject to systematic validation. What the Notice Says Here are the key points of the notice: The validation will apply to returns for the 2025 accounting/income year , filed through the KRA's iTax platform. Effective date: 1 January 2026 . The exercise covers both individuals and non-individuals (so companies, partnerships, etc.) declaring income tax. Declared income and expenses must be supported by valid electronic tax invoices , correctly transmitted (including the buyer’s PIN where applicable). The system will cross-check against three main data sources: Invoices via the eTIMS / TIMS electronic tax invoice systems. Wi...