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 to 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.
2). Open the 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.
4). Once logged in, click ‘Home’ and select the ‘Income Tax’
Obligation.
5). The tax period will be auto-populated by the App. Click
on ‘Submit’.
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.