Despite the Ministry of Finance’s directive to halt the implementation of the controversial 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity, the Greater Accra Regional branch of Organised Labour of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) remains steadfast in its decision to proceed with its planned demonstration. On February 7, 2024, …
Read More »Government Abandons 15% VAT on Electricity Following Public Outcry
In a unanimous decision during a Cabinet meeting on February 2, 2024, the government has opted to retract the previously approved 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity. This move, reported by Asaase Radio, eliminates the obligation for electricity consumers to pay the controversial VAT on their utility bills. The …
Read More »Cold Store Operators in Kasoa Protest Against Proposed 15% VAT on Electricity
Cold store operators in Kasoa, located in the Awutu-Senya-East Municipality of the Central Region, have raised their voices against the government’s plan to impose a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), operators expressed strong dissatisfaction with the proposed tax, …
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