How to file Tax Returns without P9 form

The New Year is here and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has started sending messages to Kenyans, especially those employed, to file the 2019 tax returns.

Many employers, who deduct and remit PAYE to KRA, do not care about printing the P9 form to employees.

This has, in many cases, seen Kenyans miss out on return deadlines and end up being fined by the tax man for failing to file their return.

Steps to file returns without P9 form for employees

News 9 Kenya goes through some of the steps employees should follow, even without P9 forms, and file their tax returns on the iTax portal.

To file, log into your ITax account using your PIN and password (the one you created after first signing in). If you forgot your password, request for a new one which will be sent via email.

Once you have logged on to your account, navigate to the Return Tab –located at the top menu –and click on it. A drop-down list will pop up.

Click on the ITR for employment tab, found on the drop-down list from the Return Tab. An e-return page will open, prompting you to enter the return period you are applying.

After entering the return period, select yes –to confirm that you are employed. An online form will appear, containing details of your PAYE, figures and tax payable, –use them to fill in the required fields as directed.

Once you are through with filling in the details, confirm and submit your application. A message from KRA will appear, showing your return process success and a certificate reference number.

You can download it or use the one sent to your email for future reference.

How do I file for Individual Income Tax Returns?

An individual income tax return is a declaration of income earned by an individual within a particular year.

Every individual with a KRA PIN is required to file this return every year regardless of whether they earned an income or not.

You can file your Individual Income Tax Returns for a particular year of income, anytime between 1st January to 30th June of the following year.

You can now file a NIL return if you did not have any income to declare during the period.