The Kenya Revenue Authority has ruled out any extension for filing annual income tax returns, insisting that all taxpayers must submit their returns by Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
KRA urged any taxpayer yet to complete the legal requirement to use the additional working hours and support services it has put in place to beat the deadline.
It warned that missing the filing date could lead to default assessments, penalties, and interest.
“KRA wishes to remind taxpayers that there will be no extension of the filing deadline. All returns must be submitted on or before 30th June 2026, in accordance with the law. Taxpayers who fail to file by the deadline will be liable to the applicable penalties and may also be subject to default assessments,” the commissioner in charge of Micro and Small Taxpayers said.
KRA said it understands that the final days before deadlines are often marked by heavy traffic on its systems and has therefore rolled out support to make filing easier. Taxpayers can file through the iTax platform at itax.kra.go.ke, get assistance via WhatsApp on 0711 099 999, or use the eCitizen USSD service by dialing 2225#.
The authority has also extended operating hours at its Contact Centre, Huduma Centres, KRA Service Centres, its social media support channels, and Ushuru Mashinani Service Partners across the country to ensure taxpayers get timely help.
Taxpayers who need assistance can contact the KRA Contact Centre on 020 4 999 999 or 0711 099 999, email [email protected], or reach out through the @KRACare or @KRACorporate social media handles. They can also visit their nearest KRA office or Ushuru Mashinani Service Partner.
Despite the additional support, KRA urged taxpayers not to wait until the last minute, warning that higher traffic on its digital platforms could slow down the filing process.
“Filing early gives enough time to address any issues and helps taxpayers comply with the deadline,” the authority said.
KRA’s strict position comes as a departure from last year’s approach, when it extended the deadline for filing the 2024 income tax returns to July 1 after heavy traffic and system slowdowns affected the iTax portal.
The authority also waived penalties and interest for late-filed returns for the year ending December 31, 2024, as long as the returns were submitted by July 5, 2025.
This year, KRA has taken a different position, stating clearly that all income tax return obligations must be completed by midnight today.
In a statement, the authority acknowledged the millions of taxpayers who have already filed their returns and urged those yet to submit theirs to avoid waiting until the last minute.
KRA reminded taxpayers that filing returns is a legal requirement and a key contribution to national development. It said each return filed supports transparency, strengthens the tax system, and enables the government to fund essential public services for all Kenyans.
The tax authority also reiterated that it will continue supporting taxpayers throughout the filing period to help ensure compliance with the country’s tax laws.
