Tax Returns and Refunds in Kenya

Tax Returns and Refunds in Kenya

From OCO Round Table by OCO Round Table

December 4, 2025 · 20 min · Episode 32

About this episode

This episode discusses tax returns and refunds in Kenya, including deadlines, common mistakes, and the refund process.

Kenya operates a self-assessment tax system that requires both individuals and legal entities to compute, declare, and remit their taxes to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). In this episode, #ourveryown Partner Renee Omondi and Associate Melanie Mwenda unpack everything you need to know about tax returns and refunds in Kenya. They cover tax return deadlines and penalties, the common mistakes taxpayers make when filing returns, and the process of claiming tax refunds. Tune in to stay informed and get tips to avoid costly tax errors. #Taxes #TaxesInKenya #TaxRefunds #TaxReturns #TaxFiling #TaxChallenges #OCORoundTable Episode Outline (0:00) Introduction (01:56) Tax return defined (03:18) Filing deadlines and penalties for late filing (04:57) Common taxpayer mistakes when filing taxes (07:20) KRA public notices and guidance notes (07:39) Public notice on the validation of income & expenses in income tax return (09:11) Consequences of failing to file returns (10:29) Tax refund defined (11:37) Getting your tax refund (13:49) Tax refund timeliness (16:22) In the event your application for a refund is not allowed (17:08) Taxpayer right to file a tax issue with the tax ombudsman…

People in this episode

Guests: Renee Omondi, Melanie Mwenda

Topics covered

  • tax returns
  • tax refunds
  • self-assessment tax system
  • taxpayer mistakes
  • tax filing deadlines
  • KRA guidance

Keywords

  • tax returns
  • tax refunds
  • Kenya
  • KRA
  • taxpayer mistakes
  • filing deadlines
  • self-assessment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kenya Revenue Authority

Places: Kenya

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