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KRA has introduced a simplified PAYE (Pay As You Earn) return filing and payment process.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the implementation of a simplified PAYE (Pay As You Earn) return filing and payment process. 

In a statement on Monday, June 23, the Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers Department noted that the new system is part of ongoing efforts to align tax procedures with feedback received from taxpayers.  

The KRA noted that the streamlined process is designed to benefit users from the public sector, private entities, and not-for-profit organizations.

“The simplified process facilitates employers to file returns relevant to their categories of employees,” KRA stated.

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KRA added that the system also integrates with the government’s human resource platforms, including IFMIS and CBK, to allow seamless filing and payment of PAYE, Affordable Housing Levy, NITA Levy, and other labour-related deductions.

KRA further announced that the full rollout of the new Excel-based PAYE return system will take effect on July 1, 2025. 

Employers have been advised to download and use the simplified Excel template and sample CSVs available on the KRA website to ensure their payroll processes are compliant.

“Employers should access and use the simplified Excel PAYE return and sample CSVs from the KRA Website: https://www.kra.go.ke/publications, to align their payroll processes,” read the notice.