Salaried workers across the country have received an important update after the Kenya Revenue Authority issued a fresh advisory regarding the filing of annual tax returns.
In a notice released on Saturday, March 14, the tax authority urged employees to carefully review their P9 forms before submitting their returns.
The agency emphasized that workers must confirm that the income declared in their tax returns matches the information captured in the document issued by their employers.
The reminder comes as many Kenyans begin preparing to file their income tax returns for the year, a process that requires accurate financial records.
A P9 form is an official document provided by employers to employees at the end of a financial year. It summarizes an employee’s total earnings and taxes deducted over a 12-month period.
The document usually contains important details such as the employee’s gross salary, allowances, and bonuses received during the year. It also outlines taxes deducted under the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system, along with other statutory deductions.
These deductions include contributions to the Social Health Insurance Fund, pension contributions, and payments made toward the Affordable Housing Levy.
Because the P9 form contains a full breakdown of an employee’s earnings and deductions, it serves as the primary reference document when filing annual tax returns.
In its advisory, the Kenya Revenue Authority asked employees to ensure that the PAYE deductions reflected in their tax returns correspond exactly with the figures shown on their P9 forms.
The authority noted that verifying this information helps avoid discrepancies that could delay the processing of returns.
Tax experts say reviewing the P9 form before filing returns helps employees identify possible payroll errors such as incorrect salary entries, missing deductions, or differences between the tax paid and what is recorded in the system.
Workers are therefore encouraged to obtain their P9 forms from their employers and use the information provided to complete their tax return declarations accurately.
According to the tax authority, accurate reporting of income and deductions helps taxpayers remain compliant with tax regulations and prevents penalties that may arise from incorrect filings.
As the tax filing season gains momentum, the advisory serves as a timely reminder for salaried Kenyans to verify their employment income details before submitting their returns.
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