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Importance of Implementing Uniform e-VAT System for Efficient Tax Collection in Ghana

  • Ghana Revenue Authority has improved tax collection and compliance
  • Implementation of e-VAT system crucial for efficient tax collection
  • Current VAT system relies on manual processes, leading to inefficiencies and vulnerabilities
  • GRA has rolled out e-VAT invoicing system to combat irregularities and increase tax revenue
  • Electronic system will enable a larger segment of the populace to contribute to the tax pool
  • First phase of implementation covered large taxpayers, with plans to cover all VAT taxpayers by 2024
  • GRA aims to raise VAT’s contribution to tax revenue to 20% by December last year and 30% in 2024
  • Concern about retail outlets’ reluctance to comply with e-VAT system more than 18 months after initiative began.

Source: graphic.com.gh

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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