Advance tax calculator for vehicles
Owners of commercial and public service vehicles pay advance tax before the vehicle is licensed. Choose the type of vehicle and enter its capacity.
It is a payment on account of income tax, not an extra tax: you declare it in your yearly return.
How it's calculated
- Vans, pick-ups, trucks, prime movers, trailers and lorries pay Ksh 1,500 per ton of load capacity a year.
- Saloons, station wagons, minibuses, buses and coaches pay Ksh 60 per passenger of capacity a month.
- Either way, the minimum is Ksh 2,400 a year.
An example
A 14-seater matatu pays 14 × KSh 60 × 12 = KSh 10,080 a year.
Frequently asked questions
When is advance tax due?
On 20 January, or before the vehicle changes owner.
Is advance tax a final tax?
No. You declare what you paid in your yearly income tax return and pay any extra tax due.
What is the minimum?
Ksh 2,400 a year, whatever the capacity.
Key terms
- PSV
- Public service vehicle: a matatu, bus or other vehicle that carries paying passengers.
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