- The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has called an emergency meeting with traders to address concerns over the new 20% VAT.
- Traders have threatened to strike due to dissatisfaction with the new VAT Act.
- The GRA Commissioner General claims the new VAT regime will benefit traders, as input VAT is now fully deductible.
- A technical team has been set up to assist traders in understanding the new tax calculations.
- The GRA rejects claims that the new VAT will increase business costs, emphasizing the deductibility of the rate.
Source: myjoyonline.com
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