KRA directed taxpayers experiencing the difference to instead use the IT1 return template when filing for their annual returns.

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The announcement comes after taxpayers raised concerns over discrepancies between figures automatically generated by Shuru and those reflected on their employer-issued P9 forms.

Taxpayers claimed that Shuru was generating figures that did not always correspond with data captured in P9 forms, making it difficult for some taxpayers to file accurate returns.

"Shuru has a problem. It is generating figures that do not always match the data captured in the P9. We kindly request you, KRA to provide clear guidance and support to taxpayers instead of simply directing them to use Shuru," a taxpayer requested, drawing attention to the taxman.

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In response, KRA explained that the figures displayed on Shuru are derived from employers' Pay As You Earn (PAYE) returns submitted to the tax authority, meaning that the figures might not always correspond to those in the P9 form.

The tax agency further advised those experiencing the same difficulty to abandon the Shuru system, directing them to file using the IT1 return template so that they can declare in line with their P9.

"Please note that the figures from Shuru are derived from the employer's PAYE returns . If the figures in Shuru do not match those on your P9 form, kindly file using the IT1 return template so that you can declare in line with your P9," KRA said.

The response effectively exempts taxpayers experiencing discrepancies between Shuru-generated data and their P9 forms from relying on the platform, directing them to use an alternative filing method.

As June 30 approaches, the authority has announced that it will auto-file returns for those who will not have filed returns by the given time, through default assessment under section 29 of the Tax Procedures Act, which gives KRA the legal authority to determine tax obligations.

According to the tax man, it will use the data already available within its systems to file the returns.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke