KRA eTIMS & VAT Calculator 2026: Finance Bill Tax Analysis

Stay compliant with KRA’s sweeping 2026 powers. Calculate VAT and eTIMS obligations for businesses following the Finance Bill 2026 rewrite of card and mobile payment rules.

How it works

This tool uses real-time data from official sources (CBK, KRA, Safaricom) updated as of 5/1/2026. Calculations are based on the latest 2026 finance regulations.

Step-by-Step KRA eTIMS & 16% VAT Invoice Guide

eTIMS (electronic Tax Invoice Management System) is KRA's software-based billing solution designed to ensure real-time transmission of VAT transactions. All businesses, including sole proprietorships and LLCs, must issue eTIMS-compliant receipts.

How to File Your Monthly VAT Returns on iTax:

  1. Log in to iTax using your corporate KRA PIN.
  2. Generate your monthly sales and purchases CSV template from your eTIMS portal.
  3. Import the CSVs into your monthly VAT return sheet to automatically compute Output VAT (collected on sales) and Input VAT (paid on purchases).
  4. Pay the net VAT liability (Output minus Input VAT) at the standard 16% rate on or before the 20th of every month.