Kenya tax, payroll and business guides

Plain-English articles on Kenyan taxes, payroll and compliance.

• 5 Nov 2026 A simple guide to VAT for individuals who buy and sell onlineVAT affects both what you pay as a buyer and what you charge as a seller. Here is how it works for individuals who shop online and for small online sellers, in plain terms.
• 4 Nov 2026 How to check a business is tax-compliant before you deal with itDealing with a non-compliant supplier or customer can cost you deductions, VAT claims and reputation. Here is a practical checklist for checking a business before you trade.
• 3 Nov 2026 Paying tax in instalments with KRA: how it worksIf you cannot pay a tax bill in full, you may be able to agree to pay in instalments. Here is how to ask, what KRA looks for and how to keep the arrangement from collapsing.
• 2 Nov 2026 Tax for couples who earn separately: what to knowIn Kenya each person is taxed on their own income, whatever their marriage status. Here is what that means for reliefs, property, joint accounts and planning together.
• 1 Nov 2026 Tax on selling personal items and second-hand goods onlineSelling a used phone is not the same as running a shop. Here is when selling online is a one-off, when it becomes a business and what records and taxes follow.
• 31 Oct 2026 The difference between tax avoidance and tax evasionLowering your tax legally is smart; hiding income is a crime. Here is where the line sits, with everyday examples of planning that is fine and behaviour that is not.
• 30 Oct 2026 How to handle tax when you receive money from abroadMoney from relatives, clients or investments overseas is not always taxable, but it is not always free of tax either. Here is how to tell the difference and keep clean records.
• 29 Oct 2026 Tax compliance certificate vs PIN certificate: what is the difference?People often mix up the PIN certificate and the tax compliance certificate. They prove different things and are used for different purposes. Here is how each works.
• 28 Oct 2026 Keeping your personal finances and tax in order with ExcelA few simple Excel sheets can track income, spending, savings and tax for a household. Here is a practical set-up and a monthly routine that takes about twenty minutes.
• 27 Oct 2026 How to check and correct your iTax profileWrong details on iTax cause missed notices, rejected returns and unmatched payments. Here is how to review your profile, fix common errors and keep it current.
• 26 Oct 2026 Tax residency in Kenya: what it means and why it mattersWhether you are a tax resident affects what you pay, what income is taxed and which reliefs you can claim. Here is how residency is generally decided and what to check.
• 25 Oct 2026 How to read a KRA assessment letter line by lineAn assessment letter can be alarming, but it follows a pattern. Here is how to read each part, check the figures and decide whether to pay, query or object.