Turnover Tax (ToT) is payable by residents on gross sales of a business.
Effective 1st July 2023, amendments made to the following effect:
- ToT rate increased to 3%
- Upper band reduced to Ksh. 25 Million.
Implication;
Before the this amendment, ToT was charged on monthly gross sales in the band Ksh. 1 million-Ksh. 50 million. Following the amendment, the new band in Ksh. 1millio-Ksh. 25 million.
The new ToT rate was increased from 1% to 3%.
ToT due date;
The due date for ToT is the 20th of the following month.
Is ToT a final tax?
ToT is a final tax which means that businesses that declare and pay ToT are not required to file the annual tax return.
Exemptions to ToT;
Business income below Ksh. 1 million and income above Ksh. 25 million.
- Employment income
- Rental income
- Income in management and professional services
- Income subject to the final withholding tax.