The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a 24-hour extension for filing tax returns, allowing more Kenyans to file returns after the June 30, 2025 deadline.
Thousands of Kenyans who were at risk of being locked out of the tax filing now have a reason to smile after the deadline was extended to midnight on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
KRA explained that the move was aimed at giving more Kenyans time to file their returns following technical challenges experienced with the iTax system on the last day of filing (June 30).
”We have opened the service lane! 24-hour extension up to tomorrow, July 1, 2025, midnight to file and pay your returns,” KRA stated.
Consequently, Kenyans seeking assistance at the KRA contact centre will access services between 7am and 8pm on Tuesday July 1.
In addition, tax offices at service centres across the country will remain open for an extended 12-hour period, from 8am to 8pm, to facilitate last-minute filing.
According to the KRA, filing annual tax returns is a mandatory legal obligation for all eligible taxpayers, not just salaried employees.
For instance, business owners, landlords, farmers, and even individuals with no income during the year should file tax returns. Those with no income are required to file a NIL return.
KRA emphasised that filing must be done even after a person’s employer has already deducted and remitted Pay As You Earn (PAYE).
Failure to meet the filing deadline attracts penalties.
