A data scientist took to social media to share his stresses over how much tax he needs to pay from his salary as a permanently employed person. Sylvester Molawa questioned why companies can’t pay gross salaries and let people handle their own taxes. I Data scientist stressed by huge taxes A TikTok video shared by Sylvester Molawa shows the man sitting at his desk, revealing that his tax is now over KSh173,000. He also questioned whether it was necessary to pay tax. “Can’t companies give us our full salaries then we pay the taxes ourselves?” Sylvester wrote. The law allows citizens and foreigners living in a country to pay income tax, enabling the government to meet social and economic needs ensuring a better life for everyone. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collects taxes in the country. Netizens share thoughts on tax Netizens responded to the post with similar sentiments about how tax deductions from their salary left them stressed and frustrated. siphonuna responded: “I am afraid of working overtime.” Thando Bocibo said: “I say that the employer should not give us an old man, we are KRA.” imbalenhle_yakwa_bhadazi replied: “Tip: increase your pension contribution per month, then your tax will decrease.” @pontsheng1 commented: “KSh 173k is someone’s salary that’s not fair.” Muzikal replied: “Lol I was charged Ksh91,000.” Champagne Holdings (Pty) Ltd said: “A cool way to tell us you earn KSh 596,800 before tax.” Silindile Sibuyi said: “How often do I cry too.” thide07 commented: “It was a tax for what to do.”
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