- KRA Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi clarified the automation of VAT collection from mobile money transactions.
- KRA is not seeking access to personal mobile money wallets or bank accounts.
- The proposed system would automatically deduct taxes like VAT at the point of transaction.
- Muriithi emphasized that the focus is on accessing transactional data, not personal financial data.
- The system is already used in the betting industry for tax deductions at the source.
- The reform aims to reduce the burden of late filing and remittance for businesses.
- Concerns about data privacy were acknowledged, with the intent being compliance efficiency.
- KRA plans to link its system with telecommunications companies to enhance tax compliance.
- All registered taxpayers must authenticate their phone numbers on the iTax system.
Source: thekenyatimes.com
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