⚠ Disclaimer: Educational only. Not legal/tax/financial advice. Always verify on official government websites.
Every employed Kenyan must file annual tax returns on the KRA iTax portal, even if your employer deducts PAYE. Filing is free and takes 15 minutes.
📋 What You Need
- KRA PIN and iTax password
- P9 form
- Employer’s KRA PIN
- Bank account details
1
Log into KRA iTax portal
Go to itax.kra.go.ke. Click “Returns” → “ITR for Employment Income”.
2
Download the Excel return template
Click “Download Return Excel File.”
3
Fill in your P9 details
Enter employer PIN, gross pay, PAYE deducted, NHIF, NSSF.
4
Upload the completed return
Save and upload the Excel file. Click “Confirm Submission.”
5
Download your acknowledgement receipt
Save this as proof of filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a P9 form?
Tax Deduction Card from your employer showing all income and deductions.
Never filed before?
KRA charges late filing penalties of Ksh 2,000 per month.