How To File KRA Nil Returns for Unemployed On iTax (Step-by-Step)

Looking for a simple guide on How To File KRA Nil Returns for Unemployed on iTax (KRA Portal)? In this blog post, we provide a step-by-step process to help you file KRA Nil Returns for Unemployed.

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Requirements Needed In Filing KRA Nil Returns for Unemployed

To file KRA Nil Returns for Unemployed on iTax (KRA Portal), you need to have KRA PIN Number and KRA Password (iTax Password).

• KRA PIN Number

KRA PIN Number is the most important requirement that you need to have with you when you want to login to iTax (KRA Portal). If by any chance you have forgotten or you don’t remember your KRA PIN, you can submit your service request online using CYBER.CO.KE and our customer support team will be able to assist with the retrieval of your KRA PIN Number.

• KRA Password (iTax Password)

The next requirement that you need to have with you in the process of Filing KRA Nil Returns for Unemployed online on iTax (KRA Portal) is your KRA Password (iTax Password), which you will need to access your account. If you don’t know or have forgotten your KRA Password (iTax Password), you can check our blog posts on How To Change or Reset iTax Password (How To Change or Reset KRA Password).

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How To File KRA Nil Returns for Unemployed

The following are the 6 main steps involved in the process of How To File KRA Nil Returns For Unemployed that you need to follow.

• Step 1: Visit iTax (KRA Portal)

For you to be able to file KRA Returns for Unemployed, you first need to visit iTax using https://itax.kra.go.ke/KRA-Portal/

• Step 2: Login Into iTax (KRA Portal)

In this step, enter your KRA PIN Number and KRA Password (iTax Password), solve the arithmetic question (security stamp) and then click on the “Login” button to login into your iTax account so as to start the process of filing KRA Returns for Unemployed using iTax. 

• Step 3: Click on Returns then File KRA Nil Returns

Once you are logged into your iTax account, on the top menu, click on “Returns” then click on “File Nil Returns” from the drop down menu list under KRA Returns. 

• Step 4: Select KRA Tax Obligation

Next, select the tax obligation that you want to file the KRA Returns for. In this blog post, since we are filing KRA Returns for unemployed using iTax, we select tax obligation labeled “Income Tax – Resident Individual.” Once selected, proceed by clicking the “Next” button.

• Step 5: Fill In The Income Tax – Resident Individual Nil e-Return Form

In this step, fill out the Income Tax Resident Individual Nil e-Return form to initiate the KRA Returns filing process for unemployed individuals in Kenya using iTax. If your KRA Returns are in order, input the Return Period From, and the Return Period To will be automatically generated. This automated population occurs only when your KRA Returns filing is current. In our case, set the Return Period From as 01/01/2022, which will automatically set the Return Period To as 31/12/2022. Finally, click on the “Submit” button to proceed.

• Step 6: Download KRA Returns Receipt (e-Return Acknowledgement Receipt)

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Upon successful filing of the KRA Returns for Unemployed on iTax, you will now have to download the generated KRA Returns Receipt for Unemployed returns filing on iTax. To download the KRA Returns Receipt on iTax for Unemployed individuals in Kenya, simply click on the text link that reads “Download KRA Returns Receipt” to save the KRA Returns Receipt for Students on your device. You also have the option to print a copy of the same KRA Returns Receipt.

The outlined six steps above detail the process of filing and submitting KRA Returns for unemployed individuals using iTax. To successfully accomplish this KRA Returns filing process on iTax, make sure you have the requisite iTax login credentials, specifically the KRA PIN Number and KRA Password (iTax Password). Once you have both these essential requirements, follow the main steps outlined above to understand how to file KRA Returns for unemployed individuals in Kenya using iTax.

Matthews Ohotto

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