As a Kenyan, it is your civic duty to file your tax returns on time. The deadline for submitting your 2023 tax returns is June 30, 2024, and it is crucial that you meet this deadline to avoid penalties and ensure compliance with the law.
Why You Should File Your Returns on Time
Avoid penalties: If you don’t file your returns by the deadline, you may face penalties of up to 25% of the tax due or a minimum of KES 10,000.
Ensure compliance: Filing your returns on time demonstrates your commitment to being a responsible taxpayer and contributes to the overall well-being of our nation.
Protect your rights: By filing your returns, you protect your right to claim any tax refunds or credits you may be entitled to.
What is Need to File Tax Returns
- KRA PIN
- iTax profile login credentials
- Internet access (website or mobile app)
How to File Your Returns
The good news is that filing your KRA returns has never been easier! You have two convenient options:
Using the KRA iTax website:
Log in to your iTax account
Go to the Returns tab and select “File Return”
Download the appropriate return form (e.g., IT1 for individuals with employment income only, IT2 for individuals with other income sources, etc.)
Fill out the return form offline, making sure to enable macros in Excel if using the IT1 form
Generate a zipped file of the completed return and upload it to iTax
Using the KRA M-Service App:
Download the KRA M-Service App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store
Log in using your iTax credentials
Navigate to the Returns section and select “File Return”
Fill out the return form within the app
Submit your return electronically
Remember, even if your employer filed PAYE returns for you, you are still required to file your own income tax return to declare your total income from all sources.
Don’t Delay, File Today!
The deadline is fast approaching, so don’t wait until the last minute. Take a few minutes to file your returns now and avoid the stress and penalties of late filing.
If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact the KRA customer care team or visit your nearest KRA service center.
Together, let’s fulfill our civic duty and contribute to the growth and development of our beloved country. File your KRA returns today!
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) can be contacted through various channels:
Phone Numbers:
+254 20 4 999 999
+254 711 099 999
Email:
callcentre@kra.go.ke
Physical Locations:
Times Tower Building, Haile Selassie Avenue, P.O. Box 48240 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Other offices are located in various regions across the country, including Nairobi, South Rift, Northern, and Western regions.
Mobile Application:
KRA M-Service, a mobile app for accessing KRA services, including getting a KRA PIN, filing tax returns, and checking PIN and TCC status.
Complaints and Information Centre:
Email: cic@kra.go.ke
Telephone: +254 (0)20 281 7700 (hotline) and +254 (0)20 281 7800 (hotline).
These contact channels are available for taxpayers to seek assistance with various KRA services and to lodge complaints.
