It is again that time when the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) returns need to be filed or you risk attracting a fine of 2000 shillings by 30th June.
The process of filing the returns in Kenya is one that has created job opportunities thanks to the section of Kenyans that have no patience to learn the process or simply have no time to do it.
If you wish to file your KRA returns, it is easy, just follow the following steps, you might find the process long at first but once you get it the first time, consider yourself a pro that can do it even for others.
How to file KRA PAYE Returns Online
- Get your P9 form from your employer
- Open your browser and go to itax.kra.go.ke
- Enter your KRA PIN/User ID and password
- Answer the security question that follows and log in
- Update your professional details appropriately
- Go to Returns Menu
- Select ‘FILE RETURNS’ ITR For Employment Income
- Only Select the tax obligation (Income Tax-Resident Individual) and click Next
- Click to download the Income Tax Return form using the provided link
- Enter your PIN, Type of return, return period FROM and return period to (01/01/2019 – 31/12/2019)
- Go to sheet F and enter Employer PIN, Name of Employer, Gross Pay, Allowances and Benefits from employment as per the P9 form
- Go to sheet M and select pin of the employer from the dropdown menu and enter: name of the employer, taxable salary, tax payable on taxable salary (chargeable pay) and amount of tax deducted as per the P9 form
- Go to sheet T ‘Tax Computation’ and the figure as is on your P9 form
- Enter your personal relief (where applicable)
- Once you have confirmed the details you have entered match what is on the P9 form, validate and generate then upload file to ensure it is saved automatically
- Enter the return period if filing for the first time Upload the form by choosing the zip file, agree to the terms and submit
- Download the receipt that will be generated
To file NIL Returns
Open your browser and go to itax.kra.go.ke
Enter your KRA PIN/User ID and password
Answer the security question that follows then log in
Go to the Return menu, select File Nil Returns
Select your type of taxation and tax obligation then enter your KRA PIN to prompt you to enter your details plus the return period
Complete and submit
You will receive an acknowledgment receipt in the email
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