Nil is a factual declaration, not a low-effort filing option. If any of these signals apply, collect more information before submitting.

Independent educational guidance

Taxy is not KRA or a government website. Guidance is general, and important decisions should be checked against official KRA information or reviewed by a qualified professional.

01

Income that is easy to overlook

A nil return may be unsuitable if you had:

  • A job for only part of the year.
  • Small freelance or digital-platform payments.
  • A side business with sales, even if it made a loss.
  • Rent from a room, house, shop or other property.
  • Farming proceeds, commissions or professional fees.
  • Interest, dividends or a withholding tax certificate requiring review.
  • Income below a threshold but still reportable in a return.
02

Other reasons to pause

Conflicting pre-filled information, more than one employer, an amended P9, an outstanding earlier return or a changed residency position can make the decision more complex.

When in doubt, a normal-return review is safer than declaring no income without checking the underlying records.

Source notes

Verify with KRA