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KRA- Over 3.6 Million Kenyans file returns by deadline day; Late filing to attract KES 2,000 or KES 20,000 fine

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More than 3.6 Million Kenyans have filed their 2018 tax returns as the filing period officially closed on Sunday 30thJune 2019.

The improvement is significant with more than four hundred thousand taxpayers filing their 2018 tax returns compared to last year, which saw 3.2 million Kenyans file their returns by 30th June.

The growth in the numbers show positive progress in tax compliance, a move that will eventually drive the country towards economic self-reliance.

This year, as the deadline approached, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Service Centres did not experience long queues as have been observed during the previous years.

This improvement is attributed to the efficiency of the iTax platform and increased awareness campaign undertaken by the Authority encouraging the early filing of returns as well as on-site filing assistance extended to both individuals and organizations countrywide.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) acknowledges and appreciates, all taxpayers who turned up to the patriotic call to file their annual tax returns.

All taxpayers should keep in mind that penalty for late filing of annual returns for Income Tax Individual is Ksh.2000 or 5% of tax due whichever is higher, while Income Tax for Non-Individual is Ksh.20,000 or 5% of tax due whichever is higher.

Kenyans are urged to file returns early, beginning January of every calendar year, to avoid last minute rush that comes around the 30th June deadline.

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For all your queries on your tax obligation, you can reach KRA through the national contact centre [email protected] or +254 (020) 4999 999, Facebook (Kenya Revenue Authority) and twitter https:// @KRACare. For reference, visit our website, https://www.kra.go.ke.

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New- How to file KRA returns, Nil returns, by using your mobile phone’s iTax App; Simplest procedure

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Filing your Kenya Revenue Authority, KRA, nil returns has now been made 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

1). 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

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

Photo- The iTax log in window.

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

Photo- Click on Nil File return.

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

Photo- Select Tax Obligation.

6). 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.
7). 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.