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    KRA Tax Reports for Landlords - MRI & Rental Income Compliance

    Generate KRA-compliant rental income reports automatically. Monthly Rental Income (MRI) tax calculations, eRITS-ready reports, and expense deductions tracked.

    The Tax Season Nightmare

    January - KRA Deadline Approaches

    The deadline for filing Monthly Rental Income (MRI) tax is coming up. You need to report all rental income, calculate allowable deductions, and file via iTax or eRITS. But your records are scattered across notebooks, M-Pesa messages, and bank statements.

    The Manual Calculation Struggle

    You hire an accountant or spend hours doing it yourself. Add up all income from M-Pesa, bank transfers, and cash. Find all expense receipts. Calculate the 30% statutory deduction or actual expenses — whichever is higher.

    Common mistakes:

    • • Forgetting to include some M-Pesa payments
    • • Missing deductible expenses (repairs, agent fees)
    • • Using wrong tax rates
    • • Late filing penalties

    Cost of getting it wrong: KRA penalties + interest + accountant fees

    Plus the stress of wondering if KRA will come knocking

    Automatic KRA-Ready Reports

    Click, Download, File

    KodiSawa tracks all your rental income and expenses throughout the year. When tax time comes, just click "Generate KRA Report" and download a complete, itemized report ready for filing. Income categorized. Expenses detailed. Tax calculated.

    What's Included

    • Gross Rental Income: All M-Pesa, bank, and cash payments totaled by month
    • Allowable Deductions: Repairs, maintenance, agent fees, insurance, rates
    • Tax Calculation: MRI tax computed using correct residential rates
    • Per-Property Breakdown: If you have multiple properties, see each one separately

    Accountant fee savings: KES 15,000 - 50,000/year

    Many landlords share reports directly with their accountant for final filing

    Understanding KRA MRI Tax

    Monthly Rental Income (MRI) tax applies to rental income from residential properties in Kenya. Here's how it works:

    Current MRI Tax Rates (2024)

    Up to KES 288,000/year0%
    KES 288,001 - 480,00010%
    Above KES 480,00030%

    Allowable Deductions

    • • 30% statutory deduction (OR actual expenses)
    • • Repairs and maintenance costs
    • • Agent/property manager fees
    • • Insurance premiums
    • • Land rates
    Report Features
    Monthly Income StatementsSee income by month for the entire tax year.
    Expense SummariesAll deductible expenses categorized and totaled.
    Profit/Loss by PropertySee which properties are profitable and which aren't.
    PDF & Excel ExportDownload in the format your accountant prefers.
    Custom Date RangesGenerate reports for any period — monthly, quarterly, or annual.
    Receipt AttachmentsAttach photos of expense receipts for audit trail.

    Tax Filing in 30 Minutes Instead of 3 Days

    “Last year, I paid my accountant KES 35,000 to compile rental income records and file MRI tax. This year, I generated the KodiSawa report, shared it with him, and he filed in 30 minutes. He only charged me KES 5,000 for the filing itself.”

    — Samuel Kipchoge, Property Manager with 78 units

    What Our Users Say

    "The KRA reports saved me KES 30,000 in accountant fees this year. Everything is itemized and ready for filing."

    Property Manager, Kileleshwa

    "I manage properties for multiple owners. KodiSawa generates separate tax reports for each — makes my job so much easier."

    Property Management Agency

    "I was terrified of making MRI tax mistakes and getting KRA penalties. Now KodiSawa calculates everything correctly."

    Landlord, Eastlands

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are the reports compliant with current KRA requirements?

    Yes. Our reports are designed to provide all the information needed for MRI tax filing via iTax or eRITS. We stay updated with KRA regulations and tax rate changes.

    Can I generate reports for past years?

    You can generate reports for any period where you have data in KodiSawa. If you're importing historical data, you'll be able to generate past reports too.

    Does KodiSawa file taxes directly with KRA?

    No. KodiSawa generates the reports and calculations. You or your accountant then use these reports to file via iTax or eRITS. This gives you full control over your tax filing.

    How does KodiSawa calculate the tax?

    KodiSawa uses the current MRI tax rates and gives you the option to use either the 30% statutory deduction or your actual tracked expenses — whichever results in lower tax.

    Can I track expenses for tax deductions?

    Yes. You can log all property expenses (repairs, maintenance, agent fees, etc.) with receipt attachments. These are included in your tax reports as allowable deductions.

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