10% tax on betting and lottery winnings to deter youth from gambling– NYA Boss
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Mr. Pius Enam Hadzide, has hinted that the 10% tax on betting and lottery winnings introduced by the government is one of the many options put in place to deter the youth from gambling. According to him, the 10% tax slapped […]
GRA’s implementation of 10% withholding tax on betting, lottery winnings begins August 15
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that it will begin implementing a 10% withholding tax on all gross gaming winnings from August 15, 2023. The GRA explained that the withholding tax will be charged on profits accrued after each win and that the existing 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on each stake will […]
Dear government, Why do you tax my period? – CSOs decry high cost of sanitary towels
By: Roberta Gayode Modin In Ghana, a topic that affects the lives of millions of women and girls remains shrouded in silence and stigma: the exorbitant cost of sanitary towels. Menstruation is a natural biological process experienced by half of the world’s population, yet the financial burden it places on women and girls in Ghana […]
We are not against taxes but have problems with numerous taxes being brought up- Abraham Koomson
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong The General Secretary for the Ghana Federation of Labour, Abraham Koomson, has explained that the federation and people he represents are not against taxes but rather have problems with the number of taxes being brought up by the government. After a long sitting in parliament on March 31, 2023, it was […]
Store operators in Kumasi open for business after days of shut down over tax issues
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu Stores at the Central business district of Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital, have re-opened for business, today, Friday October 14, 2022, according to GBCGHANAONLINE Regional Correspondent, Nicholas Osei-Wusu. Some operators had opened their businesses as early as 7am with customers already patronizing their wares. At the time of visit, Adum, the hub […]
