HOW TO FILE KRA RETURNS ONLINE 2024
Filing your Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) returns online has become a streamlined process, and it’s crucial to stay up-to-date with the latest procedures. Here’s a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to help you file your KRA returns online for the year 2024.
Filing Regular KRA Returns Online
- Visit the KRA iTax Website: Go to the KRA iTax website by clicking this link.
- Log in to iTax Portal: Log in using your KRA PIN and password. Ensure the accuracy of your login details.
- Navigate to Returns: Scroll to the navigation bar, select “Returns,” and then click on “File Returns.”
- Select Tax Obligation: A page with different tax types will appear. Choose the tax obligation that applies to you and click “Next.”
- Open Applicable Tax Form: Your tax form, based on the selected tax obligation, will open. It contains detailed instructions to guide you.
- Download Tax Form: On the instruction page, find links to download the tax form in Excel and ODS formats. Download, open, or save the template.
- Fill in Information: Correctly fill in the required information on the downloaded form and save the document.
- Enable Macros and Validate: Enable macros to validate and zip your file.
- Return to iTax: Go back to the iTax file returns page. Select the period for which you are filing the tax returns.
- Upload File: Upload the zipped file, agree to the terms and conditions.
- Submit: Click on “Submit.” A pop-up message will confirm your intention to upload the form. Click “Ok.”
- Confirmation Message: A message will be generated, confirming the successful submission of your return.
Filing Nil Returns 2024
- Visit iTax Website: Go to the KRA iTax website here.
- Login to iTax: Use your KRA PIN and password to log in. Answer the security question accurately, then click “Log In.”
- Navigate to Returns: Scroll to the navigation bar, select “Returns,” and choose the “File Nil Returns” option.
- Enter Details: On the tax obligation page, enter your KRA PIN, click on “Income tax resident,” and then click “Next.”
- Select Returns Period: Choose the returns period and click “Submit.”
- Acknowledgment Number: A successful submission message will appear, along with an acknowledgment number.
- Download and Print Receipt: Download and print the return acknowledgment receipt for your records.
By following these step-by-step instructions, you can effortlessly file your KRA returns online for the year 2024, ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Remember to keep your records and acknowledgment receipt for future reference.