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This conversation happens every January in Kenya.
Millions of Kenyan earners owe tax they don't understand — or miss deductions that would save them thousands. TaxSimple gives you the clarity Wanjiru gave Kamau, but for your exact situation.
Know your actual obligation
Not a guess. Not a scary number from KRA.
Understand WHT, PAYE, VAT
In plain English. No jargon.
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Or book an expert when you need one.
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Which one are you?
Not sure which plan fits? Pick your situation below — the AI will figure out the details with you.
The Employed Person
"I get paid a salary by one employer, but I still want to understand what my P9 means and whether I can get a refund."
- P9 verification
- Annual KRA return guide
- Payslip breakdown
I Have a Job
KES 999/year
The Freelancer
"I invoice clients. Some deduct tax before paying me. I need one place to track work income and what I still owe."
- Withheld tax reconciliation
- Instalment tax reminders
- Income and expense tracking
I Freelance / I Do Gigs
KES 1,499/mo
Not sure which one you are? The AI will figure it out with you.
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Just your monthly gross salary. See your actual deductions instantly.
Simple by design
Three steps to tax clarity
Tell us who you are
Answer a few quick questions about how you earn — salary, freelance gigs, creative work, or solo business income. TaxSimple identifies which taxes apply to your exact situation.
Your situation
Log your income and expenses
Add your invoices, salaries, and business expenses. TaxSimple separates WHT-deducted income so you never double-count what you owe.
Income log
Client A — Design retainer
Freelance · WHT deducted
Client B — Web project
Freelance · No WHT
Laptop (business use)
Deductible expense
Know exactly what you owe
A complete breakdown — PAYE, VAT, WHT, net obligation after deductions. With a filing checklist so you know exactly what to do next.
Tax summary
Free resources
Learn while you file
Plain-English guides to Kenya taxes. No jargon.
How PAYE Works for Kenyan Employees
Everything your employer deducts from your salary — and why it might be wrong.
Withholding Tax for Freelancers: What You Actually Owe
WHT is a prepayment, not your final tax bill. Here's how to offset it correctly.
Do You Need to Register for VAT?
The KES 5M threshold, what counts toward it, and what happens if you miss it.
Your First KRA Annual Return: A Step-by-Step Guide
From iTax login to submission — what goes where, and what to do if you owe.
When you need a human
Not confident about your numbers?
Book a 30-minute review with a certified Kenyan tax consultant. They'll go through your calculations and tell you exactly where you stand — before you file.
All consultants are ICPAK-registered or certified CPAs
Wanjiku Mwangi
CPA — Freelancer specialist
David Ochieng
ICPAK — freelancer and solo entrepreneur taxes
Amina Hassan
Tax Advisor — International income