New KRA tax rates 2017

Update: New 2018 PAYE Tax Rates

Following the implementation of the Finance Act 2016, new tax rates for Kenyan PAYE came into effect from January 1^st 2017. Hence submissions for January 2017 payroll should reflect the new rates. The changes represent a lighter tax burden, albeit minimal, especially for tax payers in the higher income bracket.

Below are the new monthly tax bands:

Use our free PAYE tax calculator to see how your income has changed with the new act. 

Other useful links:

• KRA itax portal
• How to file KRA itax PAYE returns
• 3 important iTax returns notifications