The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), a new platform designed to facilitate easier compliance with rental income tax obligations for landlords and property owners.

The system will enable taxpayers to file returns, pay Monthly Rental Income (MRI), and manage property details in a simple, efficient, and convenient manner.

Taxman has urged all individuals and companies earning rental income to log in to the platform and update or correct their property information to avoid penalties.

“Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) wishes to notify the public that it has rolled out an Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), which will facilitate easier payment of Monthly Rental Income (MRI). The system enables management of properties, filing, and payment of rental taxes in a simple and convenient way,” read part of the statement.

eRITS is accessible through the KRA website at https://erits.kra.go.ke or via the eCitizen portal, which shall provide seamless integration with existing government digital services.

The authority stated that taxpayers experiencing difficulties with registration or filing can reach KRA through the contact centre, via WhatsApp on 0711 099 999, by email at , or by visiting the nearest KRA office.

“KRA is committed to continue supporting and facilitating all taxpayers to comply with the requirements of the existing Laws through simplified solutions,” read part of the statement.

The taxman stated that the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), a new online platform, will help landlords and property owners to comply with tax requirements more easily.

The system, developed under the government’s Gava Connect framework, allows users to automatically calculate, file, and pay rental income tax.

The authority stated that the move will improve efficiency, increase revenue collection in the real estate sector, and make tax compliance more straightforward and predictable for property owners.

Taxpayers can access the following services through the eRITS platform:

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