With the end of June fast approaching, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has stretched its working hours to accommodate the expected rush of Kenyans scrambling to beat the 2024 income tax return deadline.

In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Authority revealed its decision to increase accessibility at its service centres, Huduma outlets, and contact desks to ensure every KRA PIN holder meets the 30 June cut-off.

“Have you filed your 2024 income tax returns? We have extended our working hours at our Service Centres, select Huduma Centres and Contact Centre to help you beat the 30th June deadline,” the taxman announced.

From Monday to Friday, all official KRA service points in high-traffic areas will remain open for 12 uninterrupted hours, from 7.00 am to 7.00 pm.

For Saturdays, only the Tax Service Centres will open their doors, operating on a shorter window from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm—though an exception has been made for 28 June, when these outlets will stay open until 6.00 pm.

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Huduma Centres, on the other hand, will not open on weekends but will continue with their regular weekday schedule, from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.

The final filing day, 30 June, will see an even more intense push: KRA has confirmed all its offices countrywide will remain operational for a marathon 17-hour stretch, from 7.00 am to midnight, to accommodate last-minute filers.

Those unable to visit a centre in person may reach KRA agents via email or telephone, with support available during weekdays from 7.00 am to 7.00 pm, and on weekends between 9.00 am and 1.00 pm.

All individuals registered with a KRA Personal Identification Number (PIN) are legally obligated to file annual income tax returns, regardless of their employment status.

The requirement extends to those who earned no income during the year, who must instead file a NIL return. Even tax-exempt individuals, such as persons living with disabilities, are not spared; they must submit a return accompanied by a valid Exemption Certificate Number.

KRA has reminded taxpayers to use the official online portal to file their submissions promptly.

Failure to comply by 30 June will result in a penalty of Sh2,000 or 5 per cent of the undeclared income, whichever amount is higher.

An income tax return serves as a formal statement declaring one’s earnings over the preceding calendar year.

While the rules apply uniformly, KRA’s decision to extend working hours underscores the urgency it places on compliance and the growing reliance on digital platforms for tax processing.