- Electricity consumers concerned about pending imposition of VAT on residential power consumers
- New tax, combined with high tariffs, will increase burden on taxpayers
- Public may resort to illegal connections due to inability to pay electricity bills
- Government’s decision to impose VAT on non-lifeline residential electricity customers sparks conversation
- Concerned public believes electricity tariffs are already high and adding more taxes will overburden them
- Urges government to review rates so ordinary Ghanaians can afford to pay their bills
- Imposition of VAT on electricity may lead to increase in illegal connections
- Some worry that new tax will negatively impact struggling businesses
- Calls for government to focus on ensuring constant energy delivery rather than increasing taxes
Source: gbcghanaonline.com
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