Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced changes to the iTax system login requirements. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga speaking at a past event. Photo: KRA. Source: Twitter KRA introduced a new feature that allows taxpayers to log in to the system using their national identification (ID) numbers. Why KRA changed iTax login features Taxpayers have been using a personal identification number (PIN) and passwords to log into the system.
The authority assured that the PIN login option is still operational for taxpayers who remember their details. KRA noted that the new feature, which requires the use of an ID number, will enhance access to the system for taxpayers who have forgotten their PINs. The new iTax feature is part of KRA’s reforms on tax administration, modernising services to enhance compliance. The taxman said it is committed to improving the uptake of digital services and expanding the tax base. How iTax log-in with ID works A spot check at the KRA iTax system indicated the changes announced on Monday, August 5. To log into the system, taxpayers are presented with two options: using the PIN or ID. The iTax system showing two login options. Photo: Screengrab from KRA. Source: UGC For taxpayers who remember their PIN, select the first option (PIN), but for those who do not remember, select the second option (ID) and key in the national ID. The process will populate the PIN, with the password section empty. Fill in the password to log in or select forgot password to change.
How tax reforms help in KRA collection In the financial year 2024/2025, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected KSh 2.571 trillion, surpassing its target of KSh 2.555 trillion. The authority attributed the growth in tax collection to reforms and new measures employed to enhance tax compliance. Domestic revenues increased by 4.8% after KRA collected KSh 1.688 trillion against a target of KSh 1.721 trillion, equivalent to a 98.1% performance rate. Based on reforms introduced on betting and gambling platforms, the taxman collected KSh 13.23 billion against a set target of KSh 11.29 billion. This represented a growth rate of 117.2% of the target set on excise duty from betting. The measures introduced by KRA are the integration of betting firms’ systems with KRA’s systems, enabling real-time monitoring of transactions, enhancing compliance and transparency and facilitating effective collection. The Kenya Revenue Authority noted that it remains committed to expanding the tax base through Taxation at Source measures to promote fairness, efficiency, compliance, and transparency in tax administration.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
