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Geo-mapping to help KRA catch landlords who fail to remit taxes

The cat and mouse game between landlords and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is a marathon that will not end soon.

Residential rental income is charged at a flat rate of 10 per cent on gross rent received per month. It should be remitted to the taxman when landlords receive rent from their tenants either monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually. However, returns must be filed monthly.

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