Rental Income Tax Accountants in Kenya
If you earn residential rent in Kenya, KRA expects a Monthly Rental Income (MRI) return every month, even when a unit is empty. A verified accountant registers your properties on eRITS, files on time, and keeps you clear of the 7.5% trap and penalties.
7.5%
Flat MRI tax on gross rent
By the 20th
Filed every month
KES 280k–15m
Annual rent band
NIL return
Required even at zero rent
Monthly Rental Income (MRI) is a final tax of 7.5% on gross rent. You cannot deduct expenses, and a return is due by the 20th of every month, including a NIL return in months a unit sits empty.
It applies to landlords earning between KES 280,000 and 15 million a year. Landlords with high expenses can elect the standard income-tax regime instead, which a good accountant will model for you.
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Common Questions
How much is rental income tax in Kenya?+
MRI is a final tax of 7.5% on gross rent for landlords earning between KES 280,000 and 15 million a year.
When is the MRI return due?+
By the 20th of the following month, every month. A NIL return is required even in months with no rent.
Can I deduct expenses?+
Not under MRI, it is a flat 7.5% of gross rent. High-expense landlords can elect the standard regime to claim deductions.
What is eRITS?+
KRA’s Electronic Rental Income Tax System for registering properties, filing and paying MRI online.
Want the full picture? Read our rental income tax in kenya: the landlord’s guide.