URGENT: Tax Deadlines Approaching!

Tax Calendar Kenya

Never miss a tax deadline again. Stay compliant with KRA requirements by keeping track of important filing dates.

Key Deadlines Overview

Important tax filing deadlines you need to know for 2025.

PAYE Returns

Monthly PAYE returns must be filed by the 9th of each following month.

Next deadline
8 Nov
⚠️ Due Soon!

VAT Returns

Monthly VAT returns must be filed by the 20th of each following month.

Next deadline
19 Nov
⚠️ Approaching!

Annual Returns

Annual tax returns must be filed by June 30th each year.

Next deadline
30 Jun
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Monthly Calendar 2025

Detailed monthly breakdown of all tax deadlines throughout the year.

January

PAYE

PAYE returns due

8 Feb

VAT

VAT returns due

19 Feb

February

PAYE

PAYE returns due

8 Mar

VAT

VAT returns due

19 Mar

March

PAYE

PAYE returns due

8 Apr

VAT

VAT returns due

19 Apr

April

PAYE

PAYE returns due

8 May

VAT

VAT returns due

19 May

May

PAYE

PAYE returns due

8 Jun

VAT

VAT returns due

19 Jun

June

PAYE

PAYE returns due

8 Jul

VAT

VAT returns due

19 Jul

Annual Return

Annual tax returns due

30 Jun

July

PAYE

PAYE returns due

8 Aug

VAT

VAT returns due

19 Aug

August

PAYE

PAYE returns due

8 Sept

VAT

VAT returns due

19 Sept

September

URGENT

PAYE

URGENT

PAYE returns due

8 Oct
⚠️ DUE NOW!

VAT

URGENT

VAT returns due

19 Oct
⚠️ DUE NOW!

October

PAYE

PAYE returns due

8 Nov

VAT

VAT returns due

19 Nov

November

PAYE

PAYE returns due

8 Dec

VAT

VAT returns due

19 Dec

December

PAYE

PAYE returns due

8 Jan

VAT

VAT returns due

19 Jan

Penalties for Late Filing

Understanding the consequences of missing tax deadlines helps you stay compliant.

PAYE Penalties

  • KES 2,000 per month or 5% of tax due
  • Interest at 1% per month
  • Possible prosecution for persistent defaulters

VAT Penalties

  • KES 2,000 per month or 5% of tax due
  • Interest at 1% per month
  • VAT registration cancellation risk

Annual Return Penalties

  • KES 2,000 per month or 5% of tax due
  • Interest at 1% per month
  • Audit risk increases significantly

Stay Compliant Tips

Simple strategies to ensure you never miss a tax deadline.

Set Reminders

Set calendar reminders 1 week before each deadline to give yourself time to prepare.

Prepare Early

Gather all required documents well in advance to avoid last-minute stress.

Use Professionals

Work with tax professionals who understand deadlines and can handle filings efficiently.

Stay Organized

Keep all tax documents organized and easily accessible throughout the year.

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