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The Ghana Revenue Authority is now led by Ms. Julie Essiam as Commissioner-General, according to a statement from the Finance Ministry. She becomes the first woman to serve in that role and replaces Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah who was relieved from his duties on March 27. President Akufo-Addo at the …

Mr. Anthony Oteng-Gyasi’s resignation as the board chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been accepted by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. 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 …

President Akufo-Addo has dismissed Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah from his role as the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) with immediate effect as of Wednesday, March 27. Additionally, the President has dissolved the board of the GRA without providing a specific reason. However, it is anticipated that a new …

The Organized Labour of the Ghana Revenue Authority Workers’ Union has strongly criticized the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, regarding remarks on revenue mobilization methods employed by the GRA. Dr. Bawumia during a meeting with the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, voiced concerns …

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 …

The Founder of the New Force Movement and Ghanaian Entrepreneur, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar or Freedom Jacob Caesar, finds himself in a series of tax evasion scandals as documents from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) reveal that he has been slapped with significant penalties for failing to …

In a public notice released on Thursday, December 28, 2023, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has informed the general public, particularly lotto patrons and operators, about the commencement of the implementation of a 10% withholding tax on the gross winnings from all lotteries, including lotto, betting, gaming, and other games …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to capitalise on the connection between the Ghana Card and Tax Identification Number (TIN) to enhance the identification and tax collection processes for individuals and businesses. Describing the current GRA approach of focusing solely on existing taxpayers as …

Managers of some notable shopping centres in the Greater Accra region have been grabbed by officers of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for issuing fake Value Added Tax (VAT) invoices. The shops include China Mall, Sneda Shopping Centre, Palace Mall and Second Cup Coffee all on the Spintex Road, as …

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has recognized Eric Agbezuke, personnel of the Nation Builders Corp (NABCO) for his vigilance that led to the arrest of a Nigerian carrying fake currency into Ghana. The award of certificate and citation of merit was presented to the young NABCO …