Tag Archives: TAX

Daniel Nuer Daniel Nuer, Head of the Tax Policy Unit at the Ministry of Finance, Ghana, has revealed that the Ministry of Finance is working to introduce about 36 more Double Taxation Agreements in addition to the 14 currently being enforced in Ghana. According to Mr. Nuer, six of the …

Former President, John Mahama says if he is elected as President on December 7, 2024, his next government will explore alternatives to the contentious betting tax. Speaking at a town hall meeting with some youth in Accra on Monday, Mr Mahama emphasised his commitment to tackling key issues affecting Ghanaians. …

The Member of Parliament for Assin Central and flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong, has stated his intention to raise the betting tax when he is elected as president to discourage the youth from veering off track. Making an appearance on Accra-based UTV, the flagbearer hopeful highlighted concerns about …

Mohammed-Muntaka Mubarak, the Member of Parliament of Asawase appears to have broken ranks with the National Democratic Congress over the 10% withholding tax on sports betting. Whiles the party through its young wing has declared their official stance which is a complete rejection of the controversial tax policy, Muntaka Mubarak has welcomed it. According …

Concerned Betters of Ghana (CBOG) has rejected the implementation of 10% tax on all betting, games and lottery wins announced by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).   The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) served a notice that 10% withholding tax on all gross gaming winnings from August 15, 2023.   The …

His Lordship Yonny Kulendi of the Supreme Court of Ghana has bemoaned the challenges facing public servants in Ghana. In a recent speech, he highlighted the pressure that comes with being a public servant explaining that people in the community assume holding a big position in government automatically meant one is well-to-do. …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assented into law, the three new tax bills passed by parliament late last month. This was confirmed by information minister Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah in an interview on April 16, 2023 with Accra-based Joy News. He told Emefa Apau on The Probe programme that the president’s lawyer Kow …

Professional Gamer and betting expert Enoch Hood has shared his view on introducing a 10% tax on betting winnings in the country. Taking to Twitter, Hood said some people may turn to unlicensed or offshore betting sites to avoid paying additional taxes and it can result in an increase in …

Mohammed Hardi Tufeiru, Member of Parliament for Nanton has opened up on how he got involved in a bloody accident last Friday (March 31) on his way to the House for a crucial vote on three taxes. The MP, who doubles as deputy agric minister admitted to Accra-based Citi FM …

The Vice President of the Republic, H.E Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Thursday, March 30, launched the Electronic Tax Clearance Certificate for the Ghana Revenue Authority – Official (GRA). The new platform can be accessed through a QR Code, an online portal, or a USSD. The Electronic Tax Clearance Certificate enables …