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Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for tax reforms that can strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation while making the tax system fairer, more efficient and easier for businesses and individuals to navigate.
She made the call at the 14th Annual International Tax Conference of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana (CITG), held on August 19, 2026, under the theme, “Tax Reforms in Practice: Implications for Businesses and Tax Administration.”
Opoku-Agyemang said the government had introduced measures aimed at reducing the tax burden and simplifying the tax system but noted that legislative changes alone would not deliver the desired outcomes.
According to her, improvements in tax administration, compliance management and taxpayer services would also be necessary to make it easier for individuals and businesses to meet their obligations.
Technology key to modern tax administration
The Vice President identified technology and data as important tools for improving tax administration, alongside simpler processes and stronger taxpayer education.
She also stressed the importance of building trust between taxpayers and revenue authorities, arguing that voluntary compliance is more likely when taxpayers understand their obligations, perceive the system as fair and can engage with tax authorities without unnecessary barriers.
“Tax professionals have an important role to play in building that trust by helping businesses and individuals understand their obligations, supporting compliance and contributing their expertise to the development of tax policies,” she said.
Opoku-Agyemang also urged Ghana to strengthen its technical capacity as international taxation and cross-border business models continue to evolve.
She called for greater cooperation among African countries to ensure that Ghana and the wider continent have stronger representation and influence in international tax policy discussions.
GRA targets GH¢310bn by 2028
The call for tax reform comes as the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) pursues an ambitious medium-term revenue mobilisation strategy.
The GRA has set a target of collecting GH¢310 billion in tax revenue by 2028, representing a doubling of the GH¢155 billion collected in 2024.
Commissioner-General of the GRA, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, said the target is based on achieving annual revenue growth of at least 20 per cent.
He disclosed that the Authority collected GH¢182 billion in 2025 and is targeting GH¢225 billion in 2026, GH¢260 billion in 2027 and GH¢310 billion by 2028.
Sarpong said the targets form part of a medium-term strategy focused on building sustainable domestic revenue mobilisation to support Ghana’s development priorities.
CITG seeks permanent secretariat
Meanwhile, President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana, Ernestina Christina Appiah, appealed for support to establish a permanent secretariat for the institute.
Appiah said the CITG currently operates from two classrooms provided by the University of Professional Studies, Accra, which have been converted into office space.
While expressing appreciation for the institution’s support, she said the current arrangement was inadequate for an organisation with statutory responsibilities and a growing membership base.
She called for the establishment of a purpose-built secretariat that would provide the CITG with a permanent institutional base from which it could effectively regulate and develop Ghana’s tax profession.
The discussions at the conference highlight the growing need for Ghana to balance revenue mobilisation with taxpayer compliance, digital transformation and regulatory efficiency as it seeks to strengthen its domestic tax system.
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