Landlords & Property tax calculators
Tax on rent, property sales and income from short-stay lets.
Landlords in Kenya may pay Monthly Rental Income tax, annual income tax on rent, or both depending on how much they earn and who owns the property. Selling property brings capital gains tax, and some tenants must withhold tax from the rent they pay.
Use the rental income calculator to see which route applies and what to file, then the capital gains and withholding tools for sales and tenant deductions.
Tax types and calculators
- Rental income tax returnMonthly Rental Income tax or annual tax on one or many properties.
- Withholding tax on rentTax a tenant or agent withholds from rent.
- Capital allowancesWear and tear deductions on buildings and equipment.
- Capital gains tax15% tax on the gain from selling land or buildings.
- Airbnb & short-stay incomeTax on short-stay and holiday-let income.
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Estimates for information only. Not tax or financial advice.