elevy

Government insists that the COVID-19 levy remains crucial for addressing the lingering financial impacts of the pandemic, despite widespread calls from the business community for its repeal. In the lead-up to the mid-year budget review, the business community called for the removal of several taxes they deem redundant, including the COVID-19 levy. Many businesses argued that the tax, which was initially implemented to mitigate the financial impact of the pandemic, has outlived its usefulness and now poses a significant burden, making Ghana less attractive to investors. Despite these concerns, the government has defended the retention of the COVID-19 levy. Abena…