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Finance and Accounting

KRA iTax Filing for Individuals and Small Businesses

Register on iTax, understand your obligations, and file accurate individual and small business returns on time with the records to back them up.

Level
Beginner
Format
Written, self-paced
Length
About 6 hours
Lessons
15
Modules
4
Certificate
Yes, verifiable
Last updated
October 2026

About this course

Learn how to register on iTax, file individual and small business returns, and keep the records that make filing straightforward. Covers the main return types and deadlines in principle, with guidance on checking current rules with KRA.

Self-paced written course: text lessons, practical exercises, module quizzes and a final project, delivered online. No video and no live tutor.

What you will learn

  • Explain how the Kenyan tax system is organised and which taxes apply to your income
  • Register for a KRA PIN, secure your iTax access and manage the obligations on your profile
  • Read a P9 form and file an accurate employment income return or a correct nil return
  • Claim reliefs and deductions you qualify for and keep the documents that support them
  • Choose between Turnover Tax and normal income tax and prepare a simple business profit calculation
  • Pay tax with a Payment Registration Number, handle penalties and amendments, and obtain a Tax Compliance Certificate

Curriculum

Module 1Getting Started with iTax4 lessons
  1. 1How the Kenyan Tax System Is Organised4 min read Free preview
  2. 2Registering for a KRA PIN and Logging In to iTax3 min read
  3. 3Understanding Your Tax Obligations on the iTax Profile3 min read
  4. 4Key Filing Deadlines and the Tax Calendar3 min read
  5. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions
Module 2Filing Individual Returns4 lessons
  1. 5Reading Your P9 Form from Your Employer3 min read
  2. 6Filing a Nil Return Correctly3 min read
  3. 7Filing an Employment Income Return Step by Step3 min read
  4. 8Claiming Reliefs and Exemptions with Supporting Documents3 min read
  5. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions
Module 3Small Business Taxes on iTax4 lessons
  1. 9Turnover Tax and Income Tax: Which Applies to You3 min read
  2. 10Filing a Business Income Return with a Simple Profit Calculation3 min read
  3. 11VAT Registration Thresholds and Monthly Returns in Principle3 min read
  4. 12Withholding Tax and eTIMS Invoicing Basics3 min read
  5. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions
Module 4Staying Compliant3 lessons
  1. 13Making Payments with Payment Registration Numbers and M-Pesa3 min read
  2. 14Handling Penalties, Amendments and Tax Compliance Certificates3 min read
  3. 15Course Project: File a Complete Practice Return Pack3 min read
  4. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions

Final project

Complete Practice Return Pack. A practical brief with ordered steps, what to produce and how to check your own work. You confirm it in your learner area.

Who it is for

  • Employees in Kenya who want to file their own annual returns correctly
  • Sole traders and side-business owners who need to declare business income
  • Small business owners who want to understand VAT, withholding tax and eTIMS in principle

Not for you if you already work confidently with everything in the curriculum below. Look at the other finance and accounting courses instead.

Requirements

  • A KRA PIN, or your national ID and the details needed to apply for one
  • A computer or smartphone with internet access
  • No prior accounting knowledge is required

What is included

  • 15 written lessons
  • 15 practical exercises
  • 4 module quizzes
  • A final project
  • Certificate of completion with a verification code
  • Lifetime access to what you buy

Questions about this course

What do I need before I start?

A KRA PIN, or your national ID and the details needed to apply for one. A computer or smartphone with internet access. No prior accounting knowledge is required.

What device do I need?

A phone, tablet or computer with a modern web browser and an internet connection. Lessons are written, so they work on slow connections.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime access to the full course or to any module you buy. All Access and Teams give 12 months of access to every course.

Can I get a refund?

Yes: a full refund within 14 days of purchase if you have completed less than 30% of the course (or of the module, for a single module). Read the refund policy.

Should I buy a module or the full course?

A module (USD 10) unlocks that module's lessons and quiz. The full course (USD 39) unlocks everything and leads to the certificate. If you buy modules first, each one you own is credited at USD 10 when you buy the full course.

Which currency will I pay in?

US dollars (USD). Prices include all taxes where applicable. Your bank may apply its own conversion fee. Card payment is being set up with our bank. After you place your order we email you payment instructions within one working day; your access starts as soon as payment is confirmed.

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