The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has detailed an eight-step guide to help Kenyans who only earn employment income file their annual tax returns.
In its recent public guide, the tax agency encouraged salaried employees to use the iTax portal for their submissions. To begin, taxpayers must log in to the iTax platform using their KRA PIN or National ID and their password. Once inside, users should head to the “Returns” menu and pick the “ITR for Employment Income Only” option.
After choosing the correct return type, the system automatically fills in the tax period on the e-return page. The taxpayer simply needs to verify that the dates are correct and click “Next.”
In the fourth step, employees confirm their gross employment income by visiting Section F. The KRA recommends checking these numbers against your P9 form, which your employer provides.
The fifth step requires you to verify the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax already taken from your salary. The tax agency asks you to ensure the amount on the form matches the deductions made throughout the year.
Next, you should review all deductions listed in Section T. This includes statutory payments like pension contributions, the Affordable Housing Levy, the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), and any applicable personal relief.
After verifying your income and deductions, you move to the seventh step: reviewing your information and submitting the return. You must double-check all details and click the “Submit” button to finish.
Finally, the system will generate an acknowledgment receipt to confirm you successfully filed your return. You can download this receipt immediately or find it later in the email address linked to your iTax account.
KRA created this simplified guide to make filing easier and more accessible for salaried workers across Kenya.
As the tax season deadline nears, the authority is pushing for citizens to comply and avoid late-filing fines. This update follows KRA’s recent launch of a “phased filing” approach. This new system aims to make tax season faster and more personalized for millions of people.
