KRA PAYE Calculator 2026
Use our KRA PAYE calculator 2026 to instantly compute your tax liability based on the latest tax bands. Compute net pay after SHIF, NSSF & Housing Levy using our up to date tool.
Sources used to create this tool include;
- Finance Act 2023 PAYE Bands
- NSSF Act 2013
“Pay as You Earn” applies to individuals earning 24,000 per month in salaries, benefits, and allowances. Filing and submitting PAYE returns must be done by the 9th day of the following month, this must be done every month.
The simplified PAYE doucments can be accessed on the Kenya Revenue Authority website under publications. Users can search for “simplified PAYE” to find the CSV and Excel files, which provide the necessary structure and guidance for data input.
Penalties
Failure to file your PAYE results in a monthly penalty of KES 10,000 for companies and KES 2000 for individuals. The late payment penalty is 5% of the tax due, with an interest charge of 1% per month. Follow our step-by-step guide on how to complete your simplified PAYE Return accurately.
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