GRA

GRA To Go After Public Institutions, Other Firms Over Tax Payment Arrears
21 Jun

GRA To Go After Public Institutions, Other Firms Over Tax Payment Arrears

wontumionlineBusiness
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that it will in the coming days embark on a debt collection exercise to help recover all outstanding taxes due the state. The Authority in a statement said that the exercise will cover all categories of taxpayers as it is advising all persons and companies with outstanding arrears to move now to settle their obligations. It added that, the Ghana Revenue Authority will use all enforcement tools to retrieve these unpaid taxes after this Friday. Source: myjoyonline
Read More
I’ll Meet GRA’s Revenue Target In A Friendly Manner – Joe Ghartey
23 May

I’ll Meet GRA’s Revenue Target In A Friendly Manner – Joe Ghartey

wontumionlineBusiness,
The newly appointed Board Chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Joe Ghartey, has pledged to diligently work towards bolstering the government’s revenue target while maintaining the Authority’s business-friendly approach. President Nana Akufo-Addo appointed Joe Ghartey as the new Board Chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Wednesday, May 22. Addressing a brief inaugural ceremony led by the Finance Minister, Mr. Ghartey, who also serves as the current Member of Parliament (MP) for Essikado-Ketan, emphasised the critical need to meet GRA’s targets promptly. “The GRA is very crucial in the life of our nation, especially at this time and it…
Read More
GRA Addresses Reports Of Billions Lost In E-VAT Revenue
09 May

GRA Addresses Reports Of Billions Lost In E-VAT Revenue

wontumionlineBusiness
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has responded to reports claiming that the nation has lost billions in revenue due to the implementation of the Electronic Value-Added Tax (E-VAT) system. In a statement issued today, the GRA provided clarity on its phased approach to E-VAT implementation and highlighted the positive impact seen so far. The statement comes in the wake of some publications circulating in the media that the E-VAT is in limbo, and has caused Ghana to lose billions in revenue. According to the GRA, the rollout of the E-VAT system has been conducted using a phased approach, with the…
Read More
GRA Boss Pledges Deep Client Engagement
09 Apr

GRA Boss Pledges Deep Client Engagement

wontumionlineBusiness
Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Julie Essiam, has given assurance to prioritise consistent and meaningful engagement with clients. The commitment came during a meeting to resolve an impasse at the Tema Port regarding the seizure of essential medications for the treatment of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Earlier this year, it came out that $45 million worth of pharmaceutical products procured through the Global Fund were stuck at the port. The impasse arose from unpaid third party charges on the medications, essential in the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. This delay threatened to exacerbate existing stock shortages…
Read More
Akufo-Addo Grants Two Retroactive Contracts To Dr Ammishaddai As GRA Boss
04 Apr

Akufo-Addo Grants Two Retroactive Contracts To Dr Ammishaddai As GRA Boss

wontumionlineBusiness, ,
President Akufo-Addo has awarded two retroactive contracts to Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, appointing him as the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). These contracts, dated Tuesday, March 26, 2024, were endorsed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante. The initial contract spans a two-year term, covering the period from October 11, 2021, to October 10, 2023. Subsequently, a second contract was granted, extending from October 11, 2023, to March 31, 2024. Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah formally concluded his tenure at the GRA on Sunday, March 31. Prior to his departure, concerns were raised by some Members of…
Read More
Akufo-Addo Accepts Oteng-Gyasi’s Resignation As GRA Board Chair
27 Mar

Akufo-Addo Accepts Oteng-Gyasi’s Resignation As GRA Board Chair

wontumionlineBusiness, ,
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accepted the resignation of Anthony Oteng-Gyasi as Board Chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Dr Oteng-Gyasi’s resignation was followed by the dissolution of the board of GRA. President Akufo-Addo subsequently appointed Madam Julie Essiam as the new Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority. She replaces Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah. Until her appointment, Madam Julie Essiam was the Commissioner responsible for the Support Services Division of the GRA. President Akufo-Addo appointed Dr Oteng-Gyasi as the Board Chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority, (GRA) in August 2021. The former President of the Association of Ghana…
Read More
GRA Urges Taxpayers To Report Harassment By Officers
22 Mar

GRA Urges Taxpayers To Report Harassment By Officers

wontumionlineBusiness,
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has responded to allegations of harassment leveled against its officers during tax collection, urging taxpayers to report any such incidents for prompt resolution. The issue came to the forefront during a discussion with members of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Accra, where Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia raised concerns about the GRA's approach to tax collection. Dr. Bawumia accused the Authority of setting unrealistic targets for its officers, leading to alleged harassment of businesses under the pretext of tax collection. According to Dr. Bawumia, the aggressive tax collection tactics employed by some…
Read More
GRA Harassing Businesses Over Unrealistic Targets – Bawumia
20 Mar

GRA Harassing Businesses Over Unrealistic Targets – Bawumia

wontumionlineBusiness, ,
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has accused the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) of harassing businesses under the guise of tax collection. He voiced his concerns during a discussion with members of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, seeking their input as the manifesto committee develops ideas for the 2024 elections. Dr. Bawumia attributed the current situation to the GRA’s practice of setting unrealistic targets for its officers, leading them to resort to taxing existing businesses excessively. “They are harassing businesses. That harassment is coming from the sort of target that are created at their…
Read More
GRA Urges Public Collaboration To Expose Tax Evaders
19 Mar

GRA Urges Public Collaboration To Expose Tax Evaders

wontumionlineBusiness
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has called on Ghanaians to collaborate with the authority to expose tax evaders, whose actions impede the country’s economic development. “Persons who are hiding and earning income and not paying, let’s together expose them because they really are not helping our economic development”, he remarked during a UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) webinar with PwC Ghana on “Tax Updates in Ghana’s 2024 Budget”, Dominic Naab, Assistant Commissioner at the Commissioner General’s Secretariat stated. To encourage the public’s collaboration on revenue mobilisation, Mr. Naab announced the existence of an “Informants’ Award” for persons who provide the…
Read More
Shatta Wale Expresses Frustration Over Tax Dispute With GRA
18 Mar

Shatta Wale Expresses Frustration Over Tax Dispute With GRA

wontumionlineShowbiz,
Shatta Wale, the renowned Dancehall musician, expressed frustration at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for its relentless pursuit of musicians like himself for tax payments, especially in a system where support for artists is lacking. He revealed that GRA claims he owes approximately GH¢9 billion in taxes, dating back to his early days as Bandana, long before his rise to wealth as Shatta Wale. In a candid discussion with GTV's Kafui Dey, Shatta Wale questioned the logic behind taxing artists who receive minimal support for their endeavors. He highlighted the irony of being chased for tax payments while struggling to…
Read More