{"id":69,"date":"2025-04-22T13:45:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T13:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kkcoeastafrica.co.ke\/article\/?p=69"},"modified":"2025-04-23T10:55:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T10:55:50","slug":"a-comprehensive-guide-on-filing-income-tax-returns-on-itax-forcorporate-partnership-ngos-and-individual-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kkcoeastafrica.co.ke\/article\/a-comprehensive-guide-on-filing-income-tax-returns-on-itax-forcorporate-partnership-ngos-and-individual-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"A Comprehensive Guide On Filing\u00a0 Income Tax Returns On iTax for:Corporate, Partnership, NGO\u2019s and Individual returns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Filing tax returns is a critical obligation for all individuals and businesses operating in Kenya. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has significantly simplified this process with the introduction of the iTax platform<\/a>, an online system that allows taxpayers to file returns conveniently and securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This platform is suitable for a variety of taxpayers, including individuals, corporations and not-for-profit organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide offers a step-by-step explanation of how to file your KRA tax returns via the iTax platform<\/a>, ensuring you meet your tax obligations accurately and on time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Registration and Login<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Register on iTax<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

i. Visit the KRA iTax portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ii. If you\u2019re a first-time user, click on \u201cNew PIN Registration\u201d and follow the steps to register for a KRA PIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

iii. For businesses, registration requires additional documentation such as the Certificate of Incorporation or Business Registration Certificate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Access the e-Returns Section<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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e-Returns Section<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

i. On your dashboard, locate the **\u201cReturns\u201d tab and click on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ii. From the dropdown menu, select \u201cFile Return.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

iii. This will redirect you to the e-Returns portal, where you\u2019ll select the type of return you wish to file ie Income tax, VAT, PAYE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Choose the Correct Return Type<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Type of Return<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Identify the return type applicable<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Individuals: <\/strong>Select Income Tax Resident Individual or Income Tax Non-Resident Individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Businesses: <\/strong>Choose Income Tax Company or other relevant options such as VAT, PAYE or Partnerships. Click on the appropriate option and proceed to download the required return form IT2c, IT2P or IT1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Fill in the Required Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Download the Return Form<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The form will be in Excel format, and you\u2019ll need to enable macros to edit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Input Your Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n