The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has embraced modernisation in the age of digital transformation by launching an online portal to simplify tax-related procedures. As a result, enhancing tax compliance and broadening the tax base are now more important than ever. Nevertheless, despite these developments, some people are still ignorant of the digital tools at their disposal. This tutorial will provide you detailed directions so you can complete the process easily if you’ve had problems with KRA penalties and wish to check and pay them online.
The official government agency in charge of tax collection and other duties in Kenya is the Kenya Revenue Authority. Every citizen uses the KRA online platform, known as iTax, to manage their tax issues, and in some situations even non-residents. This includes taking care of any problems including tax fines. KRA has made it easier for people to manage their financial commitments by streamlining the process of updating fines.
For a variety of tax infractions, KRA issues fines that, if not resolved promptly, could result in further expenses. For instance, if you don’t submit your Pay As You Earn (PAYE) taxes by the deadline, you may be subject to a fine of 25% of the unpaid tax or Ksh. 10,000, whichever is greater. Other infractions have other punishments, such as late filing of returns or late payment of certain taxes.
How to Review KRA Penalties and Keep Current
- Visit the KRA iTax official website.
- In the appropriate field, enter your KRA PIN, then press “Continue.”
- To access your user profile, solve the mathematical sum of the security stamp and log in.
- To access the drop-down menu, hover your cursor above the “Debts and Enforcement” menu.
- Tap “Request for Waiver of Penalties and Interests.”
- To examine your penalties and accumulated interest, choose the tax obligation and tax type on the following page.
- To display obligations for additional categories, select a different tax obligation from the drop-down menu as needed.
To pay your KRA fines online, go as follows:
- Open an iTax account and log in.
- Select “Payments Registration” from the drop-down menu by hovering your cursor over the “Payments” tab.
- Verify the information, including the taxpayer’s name and PIN.
- Select the proper payment type and category.
- Enter the payment amount and the tax term.
- Select your preferred payment method, such as RTGS.
- Download the e-slip after clicking “Send”.
If you’re paying using M-Pesa:
- Use Lipa na M-Pesa and enter 572572 as the business number.
- As the account number, enter the Payment Registration Number (PRN) from the e-slip.
- Your M-Pesa PIN and the payment amount should be provided.
By following the step-by-step instructions provided in this guide, you can easily navigate the iTax platform, manage your penalties, and fulfill your tax obligations efficiently.