KRA Launches ERITS System For Rental Income Tax Payment

KRA Rolls Out New Online System for Rental Income Tax Payment

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), a new platform designed to facilitate easier compliance with rental income tax obligations for landlords and property owners.

The system will enable taxpayers to file returns, pay Monthly Rental Income (MRI), and manage property details in a simple, efficient, and convenient manner.

Taxman has urged all individuals and companies earning rental income to log in to the platform and update or correct their property information to avoid penalties.

“Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) wishes to notify the public that it has rolled out an Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), which will facilitate easier payment of Monthly Rental Income (MRI). The system enables management of properties, filing, and payment of rental taxes in a simple and convenient way,” read part of the statement.

eRITS is accessible through the KRA website at https://erits.kra.go.ke or via the eCitizen portal, which shall provide seamless integration with existing government digital services.

The authority stated that taxpayers experiencing difficulties with registration or filing can reach KRA through the contact centre, via WhatsApp on 0711 099 999, by email at [email protected], or by visiting the nearest KRA office.

“KRA is committed to continue supporting and facilitating all taxpayers to comply with the requirements of the existing Laws through simplified solutions,” read part of the statement.

Why Launch eRITS

The taxman stated that the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), a new online platform, will help landlords and property owners to comply with tax requirements more easily.

The system, developed under the government’s Gava Connect framework, allows users to automatically calculate, file, and pay rental income tax.

The authority stated that the move will improve efficiency, increase revenue collection in the real estate sector, and make tax compliance more straightforward and predictable for property owners.

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KRA Services You Can Apply via the eRITS Platform

Taxpayers can access the following services through the eRITS platform:

Rental Properties Registration
Register land and buildings from which you earn rental income. This includes any payments such as rent, lease fees, royalties, or premiums.
Rental Income Tax Returns
File your rental income tax returns and generate payment slips for both self-assessment and amended returns.
Rental Income Tax Payments
Make your rental income tax payments directly through your rental tax account on eRITS.

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How to Use the Rental Income Portal (eRITS)

Create an Account
If you do not already have one, sign up on eRITS or through the eCitizen portal.
Register Your Properties
Add details of the rental properties you own or manage.
File Rental Income Returns
Declare your monthly rental income through the system.
Pay Rental Income Tax
Make payments conveniently through the integrated platform.