[Kenya] KRA to simplify PAYE returns with digital filing options

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is working to simplify the country’s PAYE filing system, which currently makes it challenging for MSMEs to submit returns, AllAfrica reports.

KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga stated that the intricate PAYE system discourages compliance and creates an administrative burden for small businesses.

"Our aim is to simplify this process, making it more user-friendly for all employers, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)," Mr Wattanga said.

Upon completion, the simplified PAYE return system will reportedly offer multiple filing options, including an Excel-based return, a mobile app, a web-based platform, and API integration, offering accessibility and convenience for all businesses.

During a stakeholder engagement with the Nyandarua Business Community in Nyahururu Town, KRA leadership assured entrepreneurs of the Authority’s continued support in streamlining tax procedures to enhance business efficiency.

Nderitu Muriithi - KRA Board Chairman - reportedly urged businesses to provide valuable feedback to help the Authority refine its services and improve operational efficiency.

"We are actively engaging stakeholders to understand their challenges and identify solutions. Our open-door policy ensures that taxpayers are heard and supported in meeting compliance requirements," he said.

Source: AllAfrica

(Quotes via original reporting)

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is working to simplify the country’s PAYE filing system, which currently makes it challenging for MSMEs to submit returns, AllAfrica reports.

KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga stated that the intricate PAYE system discourages compliance and creates an administrative burden for small businesses.

"Our aim is to simplify this process, making it more user-friendly for all employers, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)," Mr Wattanga said.

Upon completion, the simplified PAYE return system will reportedly offer multiple filing options, including an Excel-based return, a mobile app, a web-based platform, and API integration, offering accessibility and convenience for all businesses.

During a stakeholder engagement with the Nyandarua Business Community in Nyahururu Town, KRA leadership assured entrepreneurs of the Authority’s continued support in streamlining tax procedures to enhance business efficiency.

Nderitu Muriithi - KRA Board Chairman - reportedly urged businesses to provide valuable feedback to help the Authority refine its services and improve operational efficiency.

"We are actively engaging stakeholders to understand their challenges and identify solutions. Our open-door policy ensures that taxpayers are heard and supported in meeting compliance requirements," he said.

Source: AllAfrica

(Quotes via original reporting)