GFA Pushes For Tax Rebate

[ad_1] Kurt Okraku   The Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, is appealing to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to review its almost 20% tax levied the Association. And likening it to the entertainment industry, where a flat 3% VAT rate is levied, the GFA boss is appealing for a reduction of the tax…

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Plastic manufacturers threaten to shut down over 5% tax

[ad_1] Consumers across the country may soon face a reduction in the availability of essential commodities packaged in plastic, including bottled and sachet water. This comes as the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association, representing local industry players, has issued a weak ultimatum to the government to demand the immediate suspension of a newly imposed 5% excise…

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Mahama Granted MPS $982m Tax Waiver In 2016

[ad_1] John Mahama   The Majority caucus in Parliament has defended the government’s tax waivers granted to companies under the One-District-One-Factory policy, citing a larger tax waiver granted under the previous Mahama administration. During a press conference on Thursday, Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin revealed that the Mahama government approved a substantial tax waiver of $982…

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Leadership changes at GRA; Apenteng Gyamerah named Commissioner for Domestic Tax

[ad_1] The Ministry of Finance has announced key appointments to leadership positions within the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Among the notable appointments is Ms. Julie Essiam, who now assumes the role of Commissioner-General, leading the charge in steering the GRA’s strategic direction. Additionally, Mr. Edward Apenteng Gyamerah has been named the Commissioner for the Domestic…

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GRA To Facilitate Voluntary Tax Compliance

[ad_1] Edward Apenteng Gyamerah   The Domestic Tax Revenue Division (DTRD) of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is poised to explore creative ways of mobilizing revenue for economic management in 2024. The Division is also committed to facilitating voluntary tax compliance through measures such as new technologies and introduction of tax policies that support the…

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Bawumia Proposes Changes To National Service, Tax System If Elected President

[ad_1]   Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), announced his intentions to make significant changes to the National Service scheme and tax system if elected as President. Addressing supporters and party leaders, Bawumia stated that under his government, National Service would no longer be mandatory for graduates seeking immediate employment…

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I’ll introduce a flat tax regime if elected president

[ad_1] Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says his administration will “introduce a very simple, citizen and business-friendly flat tax regime” if he is elected president. Addressing the nation on his vision if elected president at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, on Wednesday, Dr Bawumia said his administration would introduce a…

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Tax collection challenges in downstream petroleum sector [Article]

[ad_1] Until mid-December last year, Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) was like any ordinary business in the country – judiciously deploying its skills and talents in the concerted effort of nation-building. Except for a few publications, mostly on its numerous corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, the indigenous business quietly worked with state agencies to account…

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