Simple procedure for Filing KRA 2020 returns

Maverick John

5 months ago

Wondering how you can File your 2020 Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) returns? Worry no more. This is because you can now file your returns by using even your mobile phone. Filing your Kenya Revenue Authority, KRA, nil returns has now been made very very easy. This is because KRA has developed a mobile phone Application that enables you file the returns in the shortest time possible. You no longer need to visit a Cyber to file your returns nor stay in long queues at Huduma Centres, here is all you need to do;

How to file nil returns by using the iTax Android Mobile App

This guide will show you how to easily file your KRA Nil returns via your mobile phone:

To access the KRA services, download the iTax App by the Kenya Revenue Authority from Google Play Store by using an Android Mobile phone.

Photo- How to install a genuine iTax App from Play Store

Open play store and search for the iTax App by KRA and install it.
Once installed, open the App. A prompt window will emerge asking you to enter your KRA PIN and iTax. password.

Once logged in, click ‘Home’ and select the ‘Income Tax’ Obligation.

The tax period will be auto populated by the App. Click on ‘Submit’.

A message is then generated to confirm that a Nil return is being filed, thus; ‘Dear Taxpayer, filing of Nil Returns is only applicable in cases where you have NO transactions to declare for the period. Are you sure you want to file Nil Return?’ Click on ‘OK’ to confirm.
A success message is populated to confirm Successful filing of the Nil Return, thus; ‘iTax Success: Your return has been filed successfully with Acknowledgement Number (KRA/YEAR/NUMBER). Please visit iTax KRA web portal to view filed return.

And with this, you could have successfully filed your Nil returns. Remember to file your returns before the expiry of the stipulated period as set by KRA to avoid late submission penalties.

Simplified procedure for filling 2020 KRA returns, online:

Every individual with a PIN has been required to file their income tax returns for every year of income by 30^th June of the following year. For this year the deadline will be June 30, 2020. This is a statutory requirement that if not met will attract penalties. Filing of returns also helps you to ascertain that what was deducted from your income as tax by your employer was actually remitted to KRA.

To successfully file your KRA returns the following are required:

An internet enabled device (Mobile phone or computer)
A P9 form from your employer.
KRA PIN.
iTax password.

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STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO FILING YOUR 2020 KRA RETURNS

GETTING YOUR P9 FORM: Ensure you have downloaded, printed or screen shot your P9 form from the TSC online portal at: http://payslip.tsc.go.ke/login.php
LOGGING INTO THE KRA ITAX PORTAL: Then, log into the KRA’s ITax portal by typing: https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/ into your browser.
Enter your KRA pin (read from your P9 form) and click on login. On the next window, enter your password and security stamp and click on (Remember, you can regenerate your password in case you forgot one by using the FORGOT PASSWORD/UNLOCK ACCOUNT hyperlink on the same dialog box).
Once logged in; click on E-Return hyperlink and in the next dialog box, select Tax Obligation as income Tax – Resident Individual. Now click on Next.
DOWNLOADING THE EXCEL SHEET: On the next window. Select.. Click here to download Income Tax- Resident Individual Form (Excel).
FILLING THE EXCEL SHEET FORM. Ensure your computer has Microsoft office Service Pack 2 or higher version of Office.
Locate the excel sheet form and open it and fill in the parts, thus:

SECTION A PART 1:

Personal Identification Number: Your KRA PIN
Type of Return: Original

Return Period From: 01/01/2019

Return Period To: 31/12/2019
Do you have any income other than employment income: As Appropriate for your case
Do you have partnership income: As Appropriate for your case

Do you have estate trust income?: As Appropriate for your case
Has your employer provided you with a car?: NO

Do you have a mortgage?: As Appropriate for your case
Do you have a Home Ownership Savings Plan?: As Appropriate for your case
Do you have a life insurance policy?: As Appropriate for your case

Do you have a commercial vehicle?: As Appropriate for your case
Do you earn any income from a foreign country?: As Appropriate for your case
Have you been issued with the exemption certificate for disability?: As Appropriate for your case

Do you want to declare Wife’s icome?: As Appropriate for your case (Though easier when each declares separately)

SECTION A PART 2: BANK DETAILS:

BANK NAME: As Appropriate for your case
BRANCH NAME: As Appropriate for your case

CITY: As Appropriate for your case

ACCOUNT HOLDER’S NAME: As Appropriate for your case
ACCOUNT NUMBER: As Appropriate for your case

SECTION A PART 3: DETAILS OF AUDITOR: As Appropriate for your case
SECTION A PART 4: LAND LORD DETAILS (SELF): As Appropriate for your case
SECTION A PART 5: TENANT DETAILS (SELF): As Appropriate for your case
SECTION A PART 5: TENANT DETAILS (WIFE):

NB: AVOID PART 3-5 IF NOT APPLICABLE.

SECTION A PART 6: DEATAILS OF EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR DISABILITY (SELF AND WIFE): As Appropriate for your case
SECTION F: DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT INCOME(SELF & WIFE)
PIN OF EMPLOYER: P051098084N
NAME OF EMPLOYER: TSC
GROSS PAY: (SUBTOTALS + ARREARS as on P9 form)
Allowances and benefits from employer (i.e hardship) other than car and housing: As Appropriate for your case

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SECTION J: COMPUTATION OF MORTGAGE INTEREST (SELF & WIFE): Avoid if not applicable
SECTION M: DETAILS OF PAYE DEDUCTED AT SOURCE FROM SALARY (SELF & WIFE)
PIN OF EMPLOYER: P051098084N
NAME OF EMPLOYER: TSC
TAXABLE SALARY: (SUBTOTALS + ARREARS as on P9 form)
TAX PAYABLE ON TAXABLE SALARY: PAY AUTO(PAYE) + RELIEF as in P9 form
AMOUNT OF TAX DEDUCTED (PAYE): PAY AUTO(PAYE); as in P9 form
AMOUNT OF TAX PAYABLE OR REFUNDED (PAYE): Ensure the Amount of Relief displayed here corresponds to that on your P9 form
SECTION Q: DETAILS OF INCOME TAX PAID IN ADVANCE (SELF): As applicable for your case. But mostly not applicable for many if not all. Thus, leave it blank.
SECTION T: TAX COMPUTATION:
No. 11.1: DEFINED/ PENSION CONTRIBUTION: 00
No. 12.6: PERSONAL RELIEF: Enter Total MPR Value as in P9 form.
No. 13.4: 00
No.: 13.5: 00
CLICK ON VALIDATE TAB (Check properly that all fields are entered correctly and that the tax due is zero or close to zero!)
You will be prompted to save the sheets. Click on yes. Once validated, the form will be saved in drive c..Location Path: C/user/docs/date….._ITR.zip
UPLOADING THE FORM:
Go back to your ITAX Account on your browser.
UNDER THE INCOME TAX-RESIDENT INDIVIDUAL FORM:
TYPE OF RETURN: ORIGINAL
RETURN PERIOD FROM: 1/1/2018
RETURN PERIOD TO: 31/12/2018
UPLOAD FORM: Locate the form in drive C and double click on it
CHECK THE I AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BUTTON.
CLICK ON

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DOWNLOADING THE E-RETURN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT:

Evidence of upload is very essential. Ensure to save such evidence, just in case..!

Once successfully uploaded, a tab “e-Return Acknowledge Receipt” is displayed.
Click on it to down load it to your local PC…. Save a soft copy… print a hard copy (Back-up manenos!)
Remember to locate a copy of this in your mail box!
LOGGING OUT: Remember to log out of your ITax Account… more so if filling @ a cyber café….. For security and integrity reasons!

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