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What it is
Turnover Tax is charged on gross business receipts rather than profit, so business expenses are not deducted in this estimate.
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Business ToolTurnover Tax,
Turnover Tax,
made easier to estimate.
Enter gross monthly business receipts to estimate Turnover Tax at the current 1.5% rate.
Monthly input
Gross turnover
KES
Use gross business receipts before deducting expenses.
Calculation basis
Applicable rate1.50%
Tax periodMonthly
Deadline20th next month
Estimated Turnover Tax
KES 0.00
Calculated at 1.5% of the gross monthly turnover entered.
Gross monthly turnover
KES 0.00
Remaining revenue
KES 0.00
Calculation breakdown
How the result is built
- Gross monthly turnover
- KES 0.00
- Applicable rate
- 1.50%
- Estimated Turnover Tax
- KES 0.00
- Remaining revenue
- KES 0.00
Turnover context
Estimated annual turnover
KES 0.00
Enter a monthly amount to compare the annualised figure with the statutory Turnover Tax range.
Understanding Turnover Tax
What sits behind the estimate.
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Eligibility range
It generally applies to a resident person whose annual business turnover is above KSh 1 million and does not exceed KSh 25 million.
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Applicable rate
The calculator applies 1.5% to gross monthly business receipts.
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Excluded income
Turnover Tax does not apply to rental income, management, professional or training fees, or income subject to final withholding tax.
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Filing frequency
The tax period is a calendar month, so a return is filed for each applicable month.
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Payment deadline
The return and tax due are payable by the twentieth day of the following month.
Important
This calculator provides a general estimate from the gross receipts entered. It does not confirm whether you are registered or legally required to use the Turnover Tax regime, and it does not account for exclusions, elections or individual circumstances. Confirm compliance decisions using current KRA guidance, the Income Tax Act or professional advice.
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