Tax
Mbadi: PAYE tax relief proposal still under active consideration
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has confirmed that the government’s earlier proposal to raise the PAYE tax-free threshold from KSh 24,000 to KSh 30,000 remains under consideration, despite its absence from the draft Finance Bill 2026.
President William Ruto has signed three bills into law aimed at easing business costs and attracting investment. The measures target tax changes for companies, special economic zones, and the Konza Technopolis.
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The Kenya Revenue Authority will take its iTax platform offline for scheduled maintenance this weekend. The four-hour outage on May 10 comes as taxpayers prepare for the June 30 filing deadline. Officials also clarified the scope of new transaction monitoring rules.
Indonesia's Directorate General of Customs and Excise has granted exemptions from import duties and taxes on goods carried by Hajj pilgrims for the 2026 season. The facility applies only to official quota pilgrims and personal items, excluding proxy purchases. Rules also cover reporting large cash amounts and tobacco limits.
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As fuel prices roll back after Middle East-driven hikes, economic managers justified not suspending diesel and gasoline excise taxes, arguing it would mostly aid the wealthy. They highlighted a targeted P10 per liter subsidy for public utility vehicles and suspensions on LPG and kerosene for the vulnerable.
Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa disclosed underpaying about Rp50 million in his personal annual income tax return. He pointed out glitches in the Coretax system and noted that such shortfalls are common for taxpayers with multiple income sources.
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The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) has submitted proposals to the National Treasury for removing excise duty on SACCO member transactions. The move aims to cut financial service costs for members, many of low- and middle-income. Other suggestions include adjusting income tax bands and broadening cooperative society definitions.
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