Rev. Dr Amishaddai Owusu Amoah

27 Jan

GRA To Leverage Customer-Centric Initiatives To Exceed Revenue Target

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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) plans to leverage customer-centric initiatives to woo more businesses and people into the tax bracket in 2024. According to the Commissioner General, Rev. Dr. Amishaddai Owusu-Amoah, the move will help the country exceed its revenue target of GH¢146 billion. Speaking to Joy Business at the maiden Customer Experience Conference by the GRA, Rev Owusu-Amoah said this will also deepen the relationship between the GRA and tax payers. The Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority also said the theme for the Conference, “Building a Growth-Friendly Tax Environment” is apt, especially during these times when the…

07 Sep

GRA Allays Fears Over Revenue Loss Due To AfCFTA

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The Ghana Revenue Authority is allaying fears over the projected loss of revenue from tax collection due to the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) in the short term. According to the World Bank, there will be a decline in port tariffs for member countries, as a result of the trade agreement. The decline in revenue is expected to be moderate in the early years due to progressive liberalisation, however, in the longer term, between 2025 and 2045, the decline will increase from 3% to 9%. Speaking in an interview with Joy Business after addressing the Tax…