KRA Reveals Simple Steps Kenyans Can Follow to Change PIN From No Obligation to Income Tax

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has explained how taxpayers can switch their PIN registration status from no obligation to income tax without visiting its offices.

The clarification came after taxpayers sought guidance on how to update their tax registration details through the authority’s online platform.

In its response, KRA directed applicants to use the iTax portal, where they can initiate an amendment to their PIN information and select the income tax obligation.

Taxpayers seeking to make the change should first log in to their iTax accounts and navigate to the Registration section.

They should then select Amend PIN Details and proceed to the Online Form.

On the form, applicants are required to tick the PIN and Basic Information boxes before opening the B_Obligation Details section.

Under this section, they should select the Income Tax obligation to initiate the change.

KRA further instructed applicants to return to the Basic Information section and upload a copy of their National Identity Card as supporting documentation.

Once all the required information has been provided, applicants should submit the application for review.

According to the authority, an acknowledgement receipt will be sent to the applicant’s registered email address as they await approval.

The clarification comes after KRA introduced the no-obligation PIN status to replace the previous requirement of filing nil returns for taxpayers without an active income tax obligation.

Under the arrangement, individuals whose PINs are registered under no obligation are not required to submit annual tax returns.

However, those who switch to income tax obligation become responsible for filing returns in accordance with the applicable tax requirements.

Failure to meet the filing deadlines could attract penalties from KRA.

The authority’s clarification provides taxpayers with an online option to update their registration details without making physical visits to its offices.

https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/129362-kra-explains-how-change-pin-no-obligation-income-tax-itax

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