How to file Nil KRA Tax Returns before the proposed deadline

Did you know that if you don’t file KRA tax return form whether you are employed or not you will be fined ksh. 20,000? This is not a one time fine and yet you can avoid it.

Below is a  step by step guide on how to go about it and avoid unnecessary fines if you are jobless and at one point had acquired a KRA pin for HELB or other purposes.

Login to the Kra portal with your Kra details and proceed to the next step.

After Login. You will be directed to a page that has a red top menu as shown below.

Place your cursor (mouse pointer) on the ‘RETURNS” page and a drop-down menu will appear. Below the drop-down menu, you will see “FILE  NILL RETURNS.” For the unemployed that is where you are supposed to click and you will be directed to a page that looks like the one below.

Fill by entering:

• Tax obligation: Income Tax-Resident Individual

Then click Next and you will be redirected to a page like shown below

Fill the form by entering:

• Wife Pin: (Leave blank)
• Return Period: 01/01/2017
• Return Period: 31/12/2017 (this section will fill itself automatically once you click the small calendar on the right)

Click Submit.  On successful submission, the message below will be displayed:

Click download Returns Receipt to download and you are good to go till next year.

You can watch the video below for a better understanding of the process.