The notice covers income from January 1 to December
31, 2025, and filing is open now through the iTax portal, with help via
*222*5#, WhatsApp at 0711 099 999, or call centers.
Businesses get a one-time break this year to
declare expenses without eTIMS or TIMS invoices, uploading them for later
validation, but from 2026, all must have valid digital invoices.
Miss June 30, and KRA issues default assessments under the Tax Procedures Act, putting the onus on taxpayers to prove errors—prompting mixed reactions from advisors praising flexibility to critics decrying system flaws and potential hassles.