The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has urged taxpayers who feel harassed by its officers to report to their respective tax offices for resolution. Concerns have arisen regarding alleged harassment by some tax officers when collecting taxes. During a discussion with members of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Accra on Wednesday, Vice President […] The post Report tax officers
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, has clarified that the Vice President did not criticize the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) during a meeting with the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Dr. Bawumia expressed concerns over the GRA’s alleged harassment of businesses under the guise of tax collection during a […] The post Bawumia
Stakeholders from all sectors of the local economy are calling for a review of the electronic transaction levy (E-levy). They argue that instead of burdening consumers unnecessarily, efforts should focus on effective revenue production and equitable distribution within the larger tax framework. This came to light during a tax forum organized by the International Centre […] The post Participants
Ida Adjoa Aseidu with the chiefs breaking grounds for the commencement of the project The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Ayensuano Constituency in the Eastern Region, Ida Read More... The post Adjoa Aseidu Breaks Grounds For School Block
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, has hinted that Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Rev Amishaddai Owusu-Amoah will face legal consequences for his continued stay in office without a contract extension from the Ministry of Finance. Rev Amishaddai Owusu-Amoah, who is more than 60 years old and is […] The post We’ll
Christian Sottie, SML Boss Despite negative media campaigns, the contract established between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has demonstrated remarkable benefits for the Read More... The post GRA–SML Deal Generates Over
The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr. John Kwakye, is calling on the government to adopt the US Inspector General (IG) system to help effectively fight corruption. Commenting on the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s address on his vision to Ghanaians on Wednesday, February 7, Dr. Kwakye said […] The post Ghana
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has debunked reports alleging that it is auctioning some agrochemicals, fertilizers, and other inputs due to COCOBOD’s inability to pay duties on the items. Read More... The post GRA Debunks COCOBOD’s Agrochemicals Auction
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has debunked reports alleging that it is auctioning some agrochemicals, fertilizers, and other inputs due to COCOBOD’s inability to pay duties on the items. GRA described such reports as disingenuous and misleading. It urged Ghanaians to disregard the report. GRA in a statement explained that “some agrochemicals and other items were […] The post We’ve
The United States has reportedly approved a plan to attack Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for the killing of three soldiers five days ago. US broadcaster CBS News reported on Thursday that the White House has approved the targeting of Iranian personnel and facilities inside the two countries in response to the […] The post US approves plan
The Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, says the commission has adopted measures to reduce tax defaults of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). This follows revelations in the 2022 Auditor General’s report that 18 OMCs owed over GH¢3 million in taxes. Rev. Owusu-Amoah noted that while the Authority was in court to […] The post GRA
Iran denies it was involved in the drone attack which killed three US troops and injured 34 on a US base in Jordan, near the Syria border. US President Joe Biden said the attack had been carried out by Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq. “We shall respond,” he said at a campaign […] The post Iran denies involvement in drone
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) collected tax revenue of GH¢113.06 billion last year, GH¢3.87 billion more than it was tasked to collect. The performance represents a nominal growth rate of 49.3 per cent over the 2022 fiscal year, which the GRA described as the highest ever in the last 20 years. For the 2023 fiscal […] The post GRA bags GH¢113bn in 2023 –
Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare has defended the 2017 financial sector clean-up, which led to the liquidation of 420 institutions. She put up the defence in response to the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, James Klutse Avedzi, who attributed the tax default of some of the institutions to the financial sector clean-up. The Ghana […] The post Abena Osei-Asare
The Office of the Special Prosecutor says the outcome of KPMG’s audit on the transaction between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) will play a major role in its investigation. The OSP has disclosed that it has commenced a preliminary investigation into the contractual arrangements between the two entities. The […] The post GRA/SML
President Nana Akufo-Addo has granted KPMG’s request for an audit extension on the transaction involving the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML). The audit Read More... The post Nana Grants KPMG’s SML Audit Extension
Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (4th from right) with some stakeholders The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has assured customers of its readiness to continuously provide quality service to improve revenue Read More... The post We’re Committed To Quality Service – GRA
A senior Sanitation Specialist with the World Bank, Ing. Harold Esseku, says the Volta River Authority (VRA) must ensure that the mega disaster caused by the spillage of the Akosombo Dam does not occur again. Speaking at a panel discussion on “Building Resilience: A Socio-Economic Response to Natural Disasters” during the Africa Leadership Initiative West […] The post Akosombo
Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has appealed to President Akufo-Addo to allow SML to continue with its work of improving revenue assurance until government concludes Read More... The post ‘Allow SML Operations
The Ghana Revenue Authority has appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to allow revenue assurance operations by Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited to continue while investigations into the viability of the contract continue. The revenue collection and administration body said the continuation was needed to ensure that the state does not lose revenue within the […] The post Allow
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