Nairobi, June 28 -- As Kenya pursues fiscal sustainability and economic transformation amid evolving economic realities, tax administration has a critical role to play.

While public discourse often centres on revenue collection targets and enforcement, one of the key pillars of a modern tax system remains the timely filing of tax returns. The deadline is fast approaching, and there has never been a more important moment to act.

Tax return filing is not merely a statutory obligation. It is the primary mechanism through which taxpayers declare their economic activities, self-assess their tax obligations, and contribute to the integrity of the country's revenue system.

Within Kenya's self-assessment tax regime, the effectiveness of tax ad...