How To File KRA Returns 2020

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File Returns from the comfort of your couch without hassles or long tiresome queues easily and quickly. Below are the step-by-step guidelines to File KRA iTax Returns. Avoid fines and file returns before the deadline 30^th June

Filing Individual Tax returns on iTax (Using Excel)

Submission of income tax returns is an online process done via  iTax

Get P9 form from your employer (comes with payslip)

1. Open your browser and go to the itax portal on https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/ 

2. Enter your KRA PIN, click Continue. Enter Password and Security Stamp ( i.e. the answer to arithmetic) and Click Log In

3. Update your professional details in iTax (i.e. Major Group, Sub Group, and Minor Group)

4. Go to Returns Menu and select File Return. Select Tax Obligation and click Next.  

5. Click to download Tax Return Form in excel using the provided link.

6. Enter Return Period (from and to), select 'Yes' to the question 'Do you have employment income?' and Click 'Next'

7. Under basic information, answer the questions asked appropriately and Click 'Next'

8. Go to Section F, details of employment income and confirm the name and PIN of employer, Gross Pay and other allowances as per your P9 form.

7. Go to Sheet M, and select the pane of the employer from the drop-down, details of PAYE deducted, confirm Employer details, Taxable salary, chargeable pay, Tax payable on taxable salary and PAYE deducted. Details can be modified as per your P9.

8. Go to Section T, Tax Computation, Enter defined/pension contribution amount (as per your P9 actual amount contributed by the employee) and personal relief.

NOTE: In case of a tax refund you will be required to fill the bank details on the Basic Information sheet A before you validate the file.

9. Once confirmed that the tax computation details match your p9 form and correct tax due or refund calculated, validate and generate the upload file.

10. Zip or upload file is saved automatically under your documents.

11. Enter a return period if filing for the first time otherwise, it will be pre-populated.

12. Upload form which was generated and saved in your files. Mark the “I agree to terms and conditions”.

13. Click 'Submit' and download the E-return acknowledgment receipt.

How to file Income Tax Employment Income Only

1. Go to iTax website

Open your browser and go to https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/

2. Login

Enter your KRA PIN, click Continue. Enter Password and Security Stamp ( answer to arithmetic) and Click Log In

3. Go to returns Menu

Go to Returns Menu and select ITR For Employment Income Only

4. Enter Return Period

Enter Return Period, select 'Yes' to the question 'Do you have employment income?' and Click 'Next'

5. Fill in Return Information

Under basic information, answer the questions asked appropriately and Click 'Next'

6. Confirm Details of Employment Income

Go to Section F, details of employment income and confirm the name and PIN of employer, Gross Pay and other allowances as per your P9 form.

7. Confirm Details of PAYE Deducted

Go to Sheet M, details of PAYE deducted, confirm Employer details, Taxable salary, chargeable pay, Tax payable on taxable salary and PAYE deducted. Details can be modified as per your P9.

8. Enter Details of Income Tax Paid in Advance

Go to Section Q and capture a payment if any, made prior to the filing of the return

9. Tax Computation

Go to Section T, Tax Computation, Enter defined/pension contribution amount (as per your P9 actual contribution by employee), and personal relief. Click 'Submit' and download the E-return acknowledgment receipt.

How To File Nil Returns

Wondering how to tax nil returns with no taxable income follow along:

Go to the itax portal https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/

Enter your KRA pin then click continue

Then the next thing to enter is your Password

NOTE: If you Do not remember your password click on forgot password/ unlock account. Enter security which is the answer to the arithmetic. Click Submit. The password will be sent to your registered email address.

Otherwise, Type your Password then Do the Math on the Security Stamp and then click Login.

For the FIRST TIME LOGIN, you will meet a Page that asks you to confirm your security details.

i.e.       Update the professional Details

Once you have Logged in Go to the Returns Menu.From The drop-down Menu Select File Nil Return

Then the First Type is Self, Then TaxPayer PIN is your PIN e.g. A0082xxxxxx

Then the Tax Obligation select  Income Tax - Resident Individual. Click Next

After the next page is loaded It will display:-

Personal Identification Number
Wife PIN
Return Period From
Return Period To

Next, fill in the returns period from and return period to will be populated, then click the submit button.

If the process has been successful an acknowledgment receipt will appear after a successful submission message (Return Submitted successfully with Acknowledgement Number).

Download the returns receipt and the process will be complete.         

iTax Android App is available on Playstore   

 For Further Enquiries

Contact KRA 

Call On

020-4999999  OR  0711-099999

Email: calllcentre@kra.go.ke

To access the KRA self-service menu

Call  020-4999999  OR  0711-099999

Then press

1. Password reset

2. PIN retrieval

3. Unlock your account

Remember to File your Returns before             30^TH JUNE deadline

KRA – Tulipe Ushuru, Tujitegemee!