The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation during a working visit to the Osu Tax Service Centre.
There, he interacted with staff responsible for tax administration and compliance, commending their dedication to boosting the nation’s revenue collection efforts.
Dr. Forson highlighted that while the government has made notable strides in expenditure control and the Bank of Ghana continues to perform strongly, the next vital step is to enhance domestic revenue. He assured the officers that his visit was meant to encourage, not interfere with, their work. “I emphasised that my visit was to encourage, not to interfere. I will not obstruct revenue collection, no matter whose ox is gored,” he stated.
Expressing concern over Ghana’s frequent reliance on tax increases, Dr. Forson stressed the need to focus on strengthening compliance mechanisms and improving collection systems. “It pains me anytime we resort to higher taxes instead of widening compliance and improving collection. We cannot keep piling taxes on an already burdened taxpayer,” he said.
The Finance Minister revealed that the government plans to introduce new electronic tools next year to support effective tax administration. He also pledged to personally devote about half of his working time to driving the revenue transformation agenda.
Dr. Forson called for collaboration across institutions and among the public to build a fair, strong, and sustainable revenue system. “Together, we can build a fairer, stronger, and more sustainable revenue system for Ghana,” he concluded.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
