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E-Levy Not Canceled: Refunds Due to Technical Glitch Cause Public Confusion. Recent reimbursements related to Ghana’s Electronic Levy (E-Levy) have caused uncertainty, with many disputing its legitimacy. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) emphasized that these refunds are for improper deductions caused by internet outages affecting the Electronic Transfer Levy Management and Assurance System…

A constituent from North Tongu has issued a direct appeal to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, calling for the immediate abolition of the controversial Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) and the recently introduced betting tax. The constituent’s demand comes with a strong political message, urging the Vice President to take decisive action ahead of the December 7 general elections. In a…

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced a comprehensive plan to enhance Ghana’s digital economy, streamline public sector procurement, and simplify citizen services. Speaking at the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 manifesto launch, Bawumia outlined measures to create a marketplace to streamline public sector procurement, leveraging increased fiscal space from tax and expenditure…

Government lowers E-Levy goal for 2022 to $611 million

Government lowers E-Levy goal for 2022 to $611 million. The contentious Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) has a revised revenue objective from around 4.9 billion to 611 million. This information was revealed by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in the 2022 Mid-Year Budget on Monday, July 25, 2022. The new tax, which many Ghanaians have passionately opposed, has only brought in 93.7 million of…

The King of Ghana Morning Show God’s Brain Blessed Smart on Onua TV Morning Show Tuesday 5th July 2022 has hinted that 9% of the E – Levy goes to a certain company in Ghana. READ ALSO:Going to IMF Is a Signification of Losing Your Next Elections – Bright Oduro Takyi Louds Captain Smart also alleged that a Company owned by individual with the name abbreviated G .O. D takes 9 % of every loan the…

We’re not charging E-levy on merchant accounts – GRA

  The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has denied reports on various social media platforms indicating that the authority will from today, Friday, July 1, 2022, begin charging the 1.5 percent Electronic Transfer Levy (E- Levy) on merchant SIM cards.   According to the authority, the levy does not apply to specified merchant payments per section 2 (2) d of the Electronic Transfer levy Act, 2022 (Act…

A top official of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has disclosed that in the foreseeable future, the controversial E-LEVY will be cancelled. According to Obuasi MP Kwaku Kwarteng, since the E-LEVY has failed to yield many returns, it would be in the best interest of the Governemnt of Ghana to cancel it. His comments come on the back of Gabby Otchere-Darkod’s bewilderment at how underwhelming the…