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February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Ghana Loses GH₵4.6 Billion to Tax Exemptions in 2023

Ghana's Finance Ministry has reported that the country incurred GH₵4.6 billion in tax expenditures in 2023, a slight decrease from the GH₵4.8 billion recorded in 2022. While this indicates a marginal improvement, the substantial amount of exemptions, particularly import waivers, continues

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

Local Manufacturers Protest 5% Tax On Plastic Products

Local Manufacturers in the country have kicked against the imposition of a 5% excise tax on locally produced plastic products. They say the tax if not suspended will adversely affect the business community and compound the living conditions of the everyday

April 8, 2024April 8, 2024

Domelevo: Current Tax Practices Unsustainable

Former Auditor-General, Daniel Domelevo, has characterised the country's tax system as a blatant form of robbery. In his assessment, the tax system is detrimental to taxpayers, as it imposes heavy burdens on them. Mr. Domelevo highlighted the constant taxation endured by

December 27, 2023December 27, 2023

Tax On Ride Hailing Vehicles Part Of Measures To Expand Tax net – GRA

The Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah has defended the decision to tax the owners of ride hailing vehicles. According to him, placing the Vehicle Income Tax (VIT) on owners of ride hailing vehicles is