Godfred Yeboah Dame, Ghana Attorney General has told to his colleagues at the 2021 Bar Conference to honor their fullest tax obligations.
Addressing members at the 2021 Bar Conference in Bolgatanga, Mr Dame said, lawyers who decide to shy away from their tax obligations mean a gross violation of professional rules.
According to Mr. Dame, the vigilance of lawyers throughout the years, which has ensured the protection of human rights and the welfare of society, is similarly required to guarantee the economic development of the country.
However, he said in order to achieve that target, lawyers to desist from the practice of helping their clients to avoid or evade taxes and also take up the personal responsibility of leading by example.
“The luxurious lifestyles of lawyers, riding in the most plush of vehicles and acquiring top-end properties, are hardly commensurate with the amount of taxes they pay. I entreat lawyers to honor the fullest of their tax obligations as, not doing so, is not only criminal but borders on a gross violation of professional rules,”.
“Many lawyers are caught in the phenomenon of tax evasion as they unjustifiably avoid being caught in the tax net, either by understating their profits or concealing their true income. Mr. Dame said
He further suggested to the Ghana Bar Association to make the fulfillment of annual tax obligations a requirement for lawyers to be in good standing.
The 2021 Bar Conference, the highlight of activities of the Bar every year, is being held under the theme, “Ensuring an increase in revenue mobilization through taxation for the purpose of accelerated national development: The role of the Lawyer.”
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