How to File Income KRA iTax NIL Returns in 2023
As the June 30 deadline fast approaches, all individuals and entities possessing a KRA PIN are expected to file their income tax returns for the period 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022.
KRA PIN holders who did not have any income in the last year still have to file an income tax return by June 30, 2023. However, in this case, you will file a NIL return.
Here’s a complete guide on maneuvering the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) iTax portal and how to file Nil Returns.
How to File NIL Returns
A Nil return is a declaration made by a person showing all income earned from all sources of income during a tax period (usually a year) and the self-assessed tax paid during that year of income. In this case, you are required to file returns for the tax period of 1st January to 31st December 2022.
To file a NIL return, step by step guide
1. Visit itax.kra.go.ke and provide your PIN Number and password to log in.
2. Go to the Returns tab and select File NIL Returns from the drop-down menu.
3. Your PIN Number will be displayed. on the Type section, select ‘Self’, and on the Tax Obligation, select ‘Income Tax – Resident Individual’, then click Submit.
4. On the next page, provide the return period from (January 1, 2022, or from when you made the income) and the return period to (December 31, 2022).
5. Once you click submit, you will receive an acknowledgement receipt which you can download and keep.
How To File 2022 NIL Returns