Leaders and management of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) have begun developing a comprehensive plan to enhance tax compliance and widen the tax net to exceed the GH₵220 billion revenue target set for 2025.
According to the acting Commissioner-General of the GRA, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, the initiative aims to boost domestic revenue collection to support government expenditure.
Speaking to JoyBusiness during a tour of key tax centres and Customs collection points, Mr. Sarpong urged officials to work toward achieving at least GH₵11 billion monthly, constituting about 5% of the annual target.
“Based on your performance last year, I will be expecting you to do a minimum of GH₵11 billion, which will constitute about 5% of our working target, which is GH₵220 billion,” he told GRA officials.
“I have every belief that you will achieve that. Our work is also to ensure that we give you some of the logistics and support so that you can have peace of mind and focus on the work,” he charged.
During a visit to the Tema Port Collection point, the Sector Commander, Assistant Commissioner Thereza Potarkey, assured Mr. Sarpong of efforts to surpass the revenue target. She, however, called for additional resources to enhance operations.
“Based on the fact that the Tema Collection is responsible for generating almost all of Customs revenue, I must respectfully state that the Collection needs to be better resourced. I don’t intend to bore you with a myriad of problems, but I shall mention a few challenges we face that hinder our operations,” she noted.
She highlighted infrastructure deficits as a major concern.
“Our current working environment needs to be upgraded to provide a good working environment for our staff and the general public. This upgrade will not only enhance our operational efficiency but also improve the overall experience for our clients,” she added.
The visit allowed Mr. Sarpong to engage with tax officers and discuss strategies to meet the GH₵220 billion revenue target.
The team also visited the management of MPS Port Services, where key concerns were raised for government intervention.
