TSC Asks Teachers To File 2021 Tax Return Before 30th June; How To File KRA Nil Returns.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has asked teachers to avoid the last-minute rush by submitting their 2021 tax returns via the KRA online platform.
“Mwalimu, avoid the last-minute rush and file your 2021 tax returns now through the KRA online platform https://itax.kra.go.ke. Deadline is 30th June 2022.” TSC said on Thursday.
“In the event of any challenge in filing the returns, assistance may be sought from our accounts division through 020-2892000. You may also visit KRA service centers across the country or email callcentre@kra.go.ke”
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To File KRA Nil Returns On iTax online today quickly and easily follow the below steps with a full illustration;
Step 1: Visit KRA iTax Portal Using https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/
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Using your KRA PIN number and iTax Password, Log into your iTax account at https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal
Step 2: Log Into KRA iTax iPage Dashboard
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Once you have successfully logged into your iTax account (iPage) you should see the following as shown above. In you iTax account you can do a variety of tasks online. Our main focus for this blog post will be on KRA Returns.
Step 3: Click On File Nil Return Tab
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On your iTax account top panel menu, Click on Returns and then File Nil Return.
Step 4: Select The Nil e-Return
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In the type section, select Self. It will populate your KRA PIN Number and in the Tax Obligation – Income Tax Resident. Click Next to proceed.
Step 5: Fill The Income Tax – Resident Individual Nil e-Return Form
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In this part, you select the return period. Since we are filing KRA Nil Returns for the previous year 2019, our return period will start from 01/01/2019 to 31/12/2019. The return period to automatically autofills by itself. Click on the submit button to proceed.
Step 6: Download KRA Nil Returns Receipt
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Upon successful submission of your KRA Nil Returns, a return receipt will be generated with an acknowledgement number. Download the returns receipt and print a copy of it.
Step 7: Print e-Return Acknowledgement Receipt
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The last and final step will involve printing the KRA e-Return Acknowledgement Receipt that you downloaded.
TSC Asks Teachers To File 2021 Tax Return Before 30th June; How To File KRA Nil Returns