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KRA news: Tax Agents Charged for Aiding Tax Evasion

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Three tax agents were today charged at a Mombasa court for aiding two companies to fraudulently reduce their Value Added Tax (VAT). The two were charged alongside directors of the two companies.

The tax agents from Ogot and Associates, together with directors of Gaab Transporters Limited and Samumu Construction Services were charged with several counts in two separate cases. They appeared before Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate Christine Ogweno.

In one of the cases, the accused persons, Mohamed Moalin Mohamed, a director of Gaab Transporters Limited as well as Wilson Ogot Owera, David Osore Wesonga and Rolland Anakaya Chiriswa, tax agents to the company, were jointly charged for knowingly making an incorrect statement to the Commissioner for Domestic Taxes in the company’s Value Added Tax (VAT) returns for the months of March, April, May and June 2016 thereby reducing the company VAT liability for the months by Ksh1,593,908.

In the second case, Sammy Kamuio, a director of Samumu Construction Services Limited together with tax agents Wilson Ogot Owera, David Osore Wesonga and Rolland Anakaya Chiriswa, were charged for making an incorrect statement to the Commissioner for Domestic Taxes in the company VAT returns for the month of April 2016 , thereby reducing the company’s VAT liability for the month by Ksh.552,672.

The total amount of tax evaded by both companies amounts to Ksh2,146,580.

All the accused pleaded not guilty in both cases and were released on a bond of Ksh200,000 with an alternative cash bail of Kshs100,000. The two cases will be heard on 17th October 2019.

The court summoned Ali Osman Osman a director of GAAB Transporters Limited, and Abdulhamid Habia Khan and Jones Muthengi Mukuri directors of Samumu Construction Services Limited to appear on 17th October, 2019.

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New- How to file KRA returns, Nil returns, by using your mobile phone’s iTax App; Simplest procedure

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Filing your Kenya Revenue Authority, KRA, nil returns has now been made very easy. This is because KRA has developed a mobile phone Application that enables you file the returns in the shortest time possible. You no longer need to visit a Cyber to file your returns nor stay in long queues at Huduma Centres, here is all you need to do;

How to file nil returns by using the iTax Android Mobile App

1). To access the KRA services, download the iTax App by the Kenya Revenue Authority from Google Play Store by using an Android Mobile phone.

Photo- How to install a genuine iTax App from Play Store

2). Open play store and search for the iTax App by KRA and install it.
3). Once installed, open the App. A prompt window will emerge asking you to enter your KRA PIN and iTax. password.

Photo- The iTax log in window.

4). Once logged in, click ‘Home’ and select the ‘Income Tax’ Obligation.

Photo- Click on Nil File return.

5). The tax period will be auto populated by the App. Click on ‘Submit’.

Photo- Select Tax Obligation.

6). A message is then generated to confirm that a Nil return is being filed, thus; ‘Dear Taxpayer, filing of Nil Returns is only applicable in cases where you have NO transactions to declare for the period. Are you sure you want to file Nil Return?’ Click on ‘OK’ to confirm.
7). A success message is populated to confirm Successful filing of the Nil Return, thus; ‘iTax Success: Your return has been filed successfully with Acknowledgement Number (KRA/YEAR/NUMBER). Please visit iTax KRA web portal to view filed return.

And with this, you could have successfully filed your Nil returns. Remember to file your returns before the expiry of the stipulated period as set by KRA to avoid late submission penalties.

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Action packed holiday for teachers, students as schools close for the April recess- Your Holiday guide

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The April, 2019, holiday is with us again. All Schools are expected to close by Friday 5th April 2019, marking the culmination of what has been a very term one. The first term this year saw unprecedented influx of form ones to secondary schools as the government rolled out its 100 percent transition policy. This term also saw the full implementation of the new Competency Based Curriculum, CBC, at lower primary. There was a flurry of activities both in class and the in Co- curriculum areas. The Education Ministry was also to get a new Cabinet Secretary, Professor George Magoha, who took over from Dr Amina Mohammed. For most learners and teachers, the April holiday season has come at an opportune time so as to get the much needed breather. But, for others it is going to be busier as they will be involved in various professional development and Co- curricular activities.

Here is a sneak preview of what is lined up for teachers and learners; this April Holiday.

A. CO- CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

i. NATIONAL GAMES

Primary schools proceed to term one national games that are slated for the 7th to the 13th of April, 2019. All roads will be leading to Mumias stadium in Kakamega county; the host of this year’s primary schools games.

For secondary schools, fireworks are expected at the term one national games that shall be held at Shimo La Tewa and Shanzu TTC, in Mombasa County of the Coast Region between 5th and 14th April, 2019 . A total of about 1,912 participants will be competing. The term Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association, KSSSA, will feature: Basketball, Hockey, Rugby 15’s, Rugby 7’s, Swimming, Handball, Cross Country and Athletics. Shimo La Tewa and Shanzu is indeed the place to be as Kenya’s finest teams take on each other. Action kicks off on Tuesday 9th April, 2019.

ii. KENYA NATIONAL DRAMA AND FILM FESTIVAL

The Nationals in the Kenya National Drama Festival shall be held from 3rd to 13th of April, 2018. The event will be staged in the Western Region, Kakamega County, featuring a total of 15,000 Participants. It is entertainment galore for Drama lovers as action kicks off at Kibabii University on 3rd April, 2019.

The 2019 Kenya National Drama and Film Festival Programme Cover Page

iii. KENYA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR COMPETITIONS

The National fair shall be held at the Rift Valley region, Nakuru County, from 7th to 12th April, 2019. The host for this year’s 57th edition shall be Jomo Kenyatta Boys High school, in Nakuru. This is definitely the place to be for latest innovations and inventions in the world of science.

iv. TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGES NATIONAL GAMES.

The trainee teachers will be exchanging friendly fire at their games coming up on 28th March to 5th April, 2019. The games go down at Meru TTC in Meru county.

ALSO READ: Detailed Co- curricular activities calendar for schools and colleges- 2019

B. COACHING AND REFEREES CLINICS.

A number of coaching and referees clinics are coming up this April holiday. For those keen in improving their mastery of the various disciplines grab this opportunity. Below is a list of some of such trainings:

i. NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL LEVEL TWO (2) COACHING COURSE.

A clinic has been organized for volleyball coaches, thus:

  • Training Dates: 20th to 28th April, 2019
  • Venue: Ithookwe stadium.
  • Charges: KSHs. 5,000

ii. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES FOR SWIMMING COACHES AND OFFICIALS.

  • Dates: 3rd to 27th April, 2019 (Varied for the various groups).
  • Venues: Various.
  • Charges: KSHs. 4,000

iii. MULTI- DISCIPLINE COACHING AND REFEREEING CLINIC:

  • Dates: Sunday 21st April, 2019, to Saturday 27th April, 2019.
  • Venue: Murang’a Teachers Training College.
  • Disciplines: Volleyball, Hockey, Rugby, Athletics, Racquet games, Netball, Handball, Soccer and Basketball.
  • Charges: KSHs. 6,000 (to cater for accommodation and meals).

iv. NATIONAL HANDBALL GRADING AND UPGRADING REFEREEING COURSE.

  • Dates: 17th to 19th April, 2019.
  • Venue: Kaloleni Social Hall next to Kaloleni Handball court in Nairobi.
  • Charges: KSHs. 4,000.

C. THE KENYA STUDENTS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP; STUDENT LEADERS NATIONAL CONVENTION.

  • Dates: 8th to 14th April, 2019.
  • Venues: Kisii School (Kisii County), Kapropita Girls High School (Baringo County), Kangaru School (Embu County) and Kitui High School (Kitui County).

D. THE YOUNG FARMERS CLUB NATIONAL CAMP.

  • Dates: 8th to 12th April, 2019.
  • Venue: Bahati Girls Secondary School, in Nakuru County.
  • Charges: KSHs. 2,500 (Per student) and KSHs. 3,500 (Per teacher).

E. INTERVIEWS FOR TSC DECEMBER 2018/ JANUARY 2019 VACANCIES

Interviews for recruitment of teachers for the 2018 December and 2019 Teachers Service Commission, TSC, vacancies are to be held from Wednesday 27th March, 2019, to Friday 5th April, 2019. The vetting and handling of complaints at the County level will be done from Monday 8th April, 2019, to Friday 12th April, 2019. Reporting to schools for successful candidates shall be by Monday 6th May, 2019. ALSO READ: TOYA, POYA and iTOYA requirements and guidelines- 2019

F. 2019 TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION (TSC) POYA, TOYA AND iTOYA COMPETIONS.

Here are the timelines for the 2019 Teacher of the Year Award (TOYA), Principal of the Year Award (POYA) and ICT Teacher of the Year Award (iTOYA):

  • Schools to identified their TOYA/iTOYA by 1st March 2019
  • • Sub-counties to identified their iTOYA/TOYA/ POYA by 16th March 2019
  • Counties to identified their iTOYA/TOYA/POYA by 8th April 2019
  • Regions should have identified their iTOYA/ TOYA /POYA by 10th May 2019

G. 2019 KNEC EXAMINERS TRAINING.

The Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC, will be training examiners in April. The training shall be conducted at venues to be communicated to trainees between 7th and 13th April, 2019.

H. VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINERS VACANCIES.

The closing date for the various Vocational and Technical Trainers Vacancies is nearing. Applications are to be sent to institutions with advertised posts by 15th April, 2019.

I. OTHER EVENTS COMING UP THIS HOLIDAY ARE:

  • KESSHA Retreats,
  • ICT Training,
  • New Competency Based Curriculum, CBC, training and
  • CEMASTEA Training among others.

J. CHAPA DIMBA NA SAFARICOM FOOTBALL BONANZA

The Coast Region’s Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom goes down at the Bomu Stadium, in Mombasa, from 6th to 7th April, 2019.

The 2019 Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom Coast Region Finals’ banner

Not forgetting to file your 2018 KRA Tax returns and TPAD data for term one 2019.

From the newsblaze.co.ke digital team, we wish you a fruitful and happy holiday.

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KRA- Over 3.6 Million Kenyans file returns by deadline day; Late filing to attract KES 2,000 or KES 20,000 fine

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More than 3.6 Million Kenyans have filed their 2018 tax returns as the filing period officially closed on Sunday 30thJune 2019.

The improvement is significant with more than four hundred thousand taxpayers filing their 2018 tax returns compared to last year, which saw 3.2 million Kenyans file their returns by 30th June.

The growth in the numbers show positive progress in tax compliance, a move that will eventually drive the country towards economic self-reliance.

This year, as the deadline approached, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Service Centres did not experience long queues as have been observed during the previous years.

This improvement is attributed to the efficiency of the iTax platform and increased awareness campaign undertaken by the Authority encouraging the early filing of returns as well as on-site filing assistance extended to both individuals and organizations countrywide.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) acknowledges and appreciates, all taxpayers who turned up to the patriotic call to file their annual tax returns.

All taxpayers should keep in mind that penalty for late filing of annual returns for Income Tax Individual is Ksh.2000 or 5% of tax due whichever is higher, while Income Tax for Non-Individual is Ksh.20,000 or 5% of tax due whichever is higher.

Kenyans are urged to file returns early, beginning January of every calendar year, to avoid last minute rush that comes around the 30th June deadline.

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For all your queries on your tax obligation, you can reach KRA through the national contact centre callcentre@kra.go.ke or +254 (020) 4999 999, Facebook (Kenya Revenue Authority) and twitter https:// @KRACare. For reference, visit our website, https://www.kra.go.ke.

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