Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA Rev. Dr Ammishaddai Owusu Amoah has been explaining the newly introduced electronic platforms will enhance the filing of tax returns.
He says the Authority is focused on making things easier for taxpayers, hence the implementation of the electronic tax clearance certificate online returns filings and the shortcode.
Dr Owusu Amoah indicated that all taxpayers are expected to file electronically.
In 2021, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) migrated fully to an online portal for the filing and payment of taxes. One process included in this migration was the obtainment of a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC).
The move of the TCC application process to the online portal is intended to bring several benefits to the taxpayer; including instant access to the TCCs upon application, avoidance of fake TCCs, reduction in compliance costs, elimination of delays, as well as the ability to apply for a TCC at any time and as often as necessary.
Rev. Dr Owusu Amoah recounted the inconveniences taxpayers go through before they file taxes. He made mention of the slow process which accompanied the manual system the Authority used to operate and made of the displacement of some tax documents by officials.
He said with this digital platform, taxpayers can file tax returns without going through any stress.
“This is a new system where you sit behind your PC, in your home, car, office or even in the restaurant. You punch a few questions there and your tax certificate is in front of you. Previously, when you do it you have to send it to an organisation, sometimes you are not sure whether it’s genuine or not.
Electronic filing provides you with a platform to file your returns seamlessly and conveniently. All returns can be filed with a taxpayers portal which allows all taxpayers to file their taxes online,” Rev. Ammishaddai stated.
He encouraged taxpayers to patronize the online portal for filing their taxes.
