How To File KRA Returns Online.
To file KRA returns online, whether you have taxable income or need to file nil returns, follow these detailed steps:
Filing Tax Returns (For Taxable Income)
- Visit the KRA iTax Website:
- Go to the KRA iTax portal using this link: https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/.
- Login to iTax Portal:
- Log in with your KRA PIN and password. If you haven’t registered yet, you’ll need to create an account first.
- Navigate to Returns:
- Once logged in, scroll to the navigation bar and select “Returns”. Then scroll down and click on “File Returns”.
- Select Tax Obligation:
- You’ll see a page with different types of taxes. Select the tax obligation that applies to you (e.g., Income Tax Resident Individual) and click “Next”.
- Fill the Tax Form:
- The applicable tax form based on your selection will open. It contains detailed instructions to guide you through the filling process.
- Download Tax Form:
- On the page with instructions, download the tax form template in Excel or ODS format. Save it on your device.
- Fill in Information:
- Open the downloaded form and correctly fill in all required information as per the instructions provided. Save the document on your device.
- Validate and Zip File:
- Enable macros as necessary to validate and zip your file containing the filled tax form.
- Upload and Submit:
- Return to the iTax portal, select the period for which you are filing the tax returns, upload the zipped file, agree to the terms and conditions, and click “Submit”.
- A pop-up message will appear confirming if you want to upload the form. Click “OK”.
- You’ll receive a message confirming the successful submission of your return.
Filing Nil Returns (For Individuals with No Taxable Income)
- Go to iTax Portal:
- Visit the KRA iTax portal: https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/.
- Login and Navigate to Returns:
- Log in with your KRA PIN and password. Answer the security question if prompted, then click “Login”.
- Scroll to the navigation bar, select “Returns”, and then choose “File Nil Returns”.
- Select Tax Obligation:
- Enter your KRA PIN and click on “Income Tax Resident”. Click “Next” to proceed.
- Submit Nil Returns:
- Select the returns period and click “Submit”.
- You’ll receive a pop-up message confirming successful submission along with an acknowledgement number.
- Download Acknowledgement Receipt:
- Download and print the return acknowledgement receipt for your records.