Home
ICT News
Jobs
Africa ICT Jobs
USA Jobs
ICT Events
Fiber Optic Workshops
ICT Tenders in Africa
About Us
What we do
Contact Us
Log In
ICT Africa Headline News
Tax Data From KRA Now Available in Mobile Phones
02 July, 2014
Source: CIO East Africa
Kenyans can now access information on tax obligations through their mobile phones.
The taxman and the Japan International Cooperation Agency have in place a short message service to enable taxpayers inquire and get instant feedback.
Known as Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD), the service allows cellular telephones to communicate with a service provider's computers and will be available from all mobile phone firms.
"Taxpayers will request information from KRA and get instant feedback through SMS," a statement said on Tuesday.
Taxpayers will access data on domestic taxes, individual Personal Identification Number company Personal Identification Number, temporary car exportation status as well as tax station checker.
Importers and exporters will access information on the various custom tax obligation including the bill of lading, clearing agents status and manifest amendment status among others.
The service, which started on June 25, will also feature information on car log books as well as driving licence postage status.
This is the latest attempt by the tax man to cut the lines from its offices after it appointed Postal Corporation of Kenya in April to collect stamp duty on property deals.
Make a Comment
|
Email this to a friend
X
Tell A Friend
Name
:
Your Email
:
Friend Email
:
Message
:
Name:
Email:
Comments:
Security Code:
SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW
TOP ICT AFRICA HEADLINES
FiberGuide Schedules Certified Optical Network Training Event in Zimbabwe
FiberGuide has announced today that it has scheduled its first
Full Article
$1.2 Billion Debt - Access Bank, Others Take Over Etisalat
By Chima Akwaja and Nkechi Isaac Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited, trading as Etisalat Nigeria, yesterday commenced restructu..
2017.06.21
Full Article
Mainone Says Will Become Largest Internet Hub in West Africa With Open-Connect Service
By Yemisi Odusanya MainOne, a telecom company said it planned to become largest internet hub in West Africa with Open-Connect Service.Mrs Funke ..
2017.06.21
Full Article
EUTELSAT 172B Satellite Begins Ascent to Geo
Launched last Friday by an Ariane 5 rocket, the EUTELSAT 172B satellite has entered a new phase of its journey into space with the initiation of th..
2017.06.09
Full Article
Make a Comment | Email this to a friend