Individual tax rates for 2020 are different from those in 2019.In April, the government adjusted the tax rates to cushion Kenyans against the economic impact of coronavirus.
Following the adjustments, below were the final and verified tax rates in Kenya for the year 2020:
Individual Tax Bands and Rates
With effect from 25th April, 2020
Annual | Monthly | Rates | |
On the first | Shs. 288,000 | 24000 | 10% |
On the next | Shs. 200,000 | 16667 | 15% |
On the next | Shs. 200,000 | 16667 | 20% |
Above | Shs. 688,000 | 57334 | 25% |
Personal Relief of Kshs. 28,800 per annum (Kshs. 2,400 per month).
With effect from 1st January 2018 up to 24th April, 2020
Annual | Monthly | Rates | |
On the first | Shs. 147, 580 | Shs. 12,298 | 10% |
On the next | Shs. 139,043 | Shs. 11,587 | 15% |
On the next | Shs. 139,043 | Shs. 11,587 | 20% |
On the next | Shs. 139,043 | Shs. 11,587 | 25% |
On all income over | Shs. 564, 709 | Shs. 47,059 | 30% |
Personal Relief of Kshs. 16,896 per annum (Kshs. 1,408 per month).
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