Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to see its GH¢200 billion revenue target for 2025 as an opportunity to improve tax collection rather than a burden.
Speaking at the GRA Management Retreat, Dr. Forson encouraged tax officials to find new ways to boost revenue while making tax collection more efficient and customer-friendly.
“This target is not a burden but an opportunity for us to re-strategize, innovate, and be more resilient while remaining friendly and service-oriented,” he said.
He also highlighted the government’s efforts to reform the tax system, including the removal of the Electronic Transfer Levy and changes to VAT, which are aimed at reducing the tax burden while improving revenue collection.
The minister’s remarks come on the back of the government’s broader agenda of reforming the tax system to improve compliance, enhance efficiency, and ensure fairness.
Key tax policy changes, such as the repeal of the Electronic Transfer Levy and the ongoing promise to make adjustments to the VAT system, are expected to ease the tax burden on businesses and individuals while increasing revenue generation.
GRA’s Commissioner-General, Mr. Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, agreed with the minister, stating that innovation and efficiency are key to meeting the revenue target.
“We are determined to achieve our GH¢200 billion target by adopting smarter enforcement strategies, improving taxpayer services, and strengthening digital tax systems,” he said.
He also reiterated the GRA’s commitment to tackling tax evasion, expanding the tax base, and streamlining processes to enhance compliance.
“We will engage with our taxpayers, we will bring all the elements of customer centric approach so that we can be cordial in our dealings with taxpayers.”
