Government · 4 min read
How to file KRA nil returns on iTax
No income to declare? You still need to file. Here's how to do it in about five minutes.
Need help with this KRA task?
Prefer to do it yourself? Follow the guide below.
If you have a KRA PIN, you must file a return every year — even if you earned nothing. A nil return simply tells KRA you had no taxable income. Missing it can lead to a KSh 2,000 penalty.
Before you start
- Your KRA PIN
- Your iTax password
- A phone or computer with internet
Steps
- 1Go to itax.kra.go.ke and log in with your PIN and password.
- 2Click Returns, then File Nil Return.
- 3Choose the tax obligation: Income Tax – Resident Individual. Click Next.
- 4Check the return period (1 January to 31 December of last year).
- 5Click Submit. Download the acknowledgement receipt and keep it.
Tip: Forgot your password? Use 'Forgot Password' on iTax. The reset link goes to the email linked to your PIN — if you no longer use that email, you'll need to update it first.
When should you NOT file nil?
If you were employed and received a P9 form, or you had business income, you should file a normal return, not nil. Filing nil when you had income can cause problems later.