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Kenya’s New Rules, 2024 on Income Tax Exemption Certificates for Charitable Organization & Donations Allowability

Legal Notice No. 105 of 2024 on 18 June 2024 (the Effective Date) by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning (the Cabinet Secretary) was gazetted. The legal notice sought to repeal the Income Tax (Charitable Donations) Regulations, 2007 (the Repealed Rules). Paragraph 10 of the First Schedule to the Income Tax…

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Understanding Digital Taxes in Kenya: A shift from Digital Services Tax (DST) to Significant Economic Presence Tax (SEPT)

Introduction    On 11th December, the President assented into Law the Tax Law Amendment Bill 2024 into Tax Law Amendment Act and the provisions in the Act became effective on 27th December 2024. Following the passage of the Tax Laws, significant changes were introduced aimed at attaining the government tax collection goal. Among the changes introduced…

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Housing Levy in Kenya: How It Will Affect You And Your Business

The recent court ruling on the Housing Levy in Kenya has sparked significant discussions. This mandatory deduction of 1.5% from an employee’s gross salary will impact thousands of Kenyans, adding to their financial burden. Employers will also contribute an additional 1.5% of their employees’ wages, resulting in a total contribution of 3% to the government’s…