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KRA Reinstates ‘Nil Returns’ Option After a Two-week Suspension

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reinstated the ‘Nil Returns’ function on its digital portal, ending a brief suspension designed to weed out tax evaders. The restoration of the service on Monday, February 9, comes just two weeks after the taxman disabled the feature as part of a strategic move to scrutinise taxpayers who claim...

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