Shogun Toranaga
New Lister
Filing a tax return for many employed Kenyans is something that gets many sweating and worried, which I totally understand. But there is a simple and easy way of filing your tax return with no hustle and fuss. Let's begin.
Note-One has to have a P9 form that all legitimate employers should supply you with through the HR department. From there, follow the instructions below;
Note-One has to have a P9 form that all legitimate employers should supply you with through the HR department. From there, follow the instructions below;
- GO TO ITAX. Open your browser and go to https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/
- LOGIN. Enter your KRA PIN, click Continue. Enter Password and Security Stamp ( answer to arithmetic sum) and click Log In
- GO TO RETURNS MENU. Go to Returns Menu and select ITR For Employment Income Only
- ENTER RETURN PERIOD. Enter Return Period, select 'Yes' to the question 'Do you have employment income?' and click 'Next'
- FILL IN RETURN INFORMATION. Under basic information, answer the questions asked appropriately and Click 'Next'
- CONFIRM DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT INCOME. Go to Section F, details of employment income and confirm the name and PIN of the employer, Gross Pay and other allowances as per your P9 form.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.