- GUTA demands an urgent review of the new VAT system under Act 1151, calling for the restoration of the previous 4% flat rate for the informal sector.
- The Association criticizes the new VAT regime as cumbersome, complex, and burdensome for traders, leading to compliance difficulties and potential negative impacts on jobs and consumers.
- GUTA accuses the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) of failing to honor agreed resolutions and instead using a task force to coerce traders.
- GUTA proposes a simplified VAT regime, intensified trader education, optional digital VAT compliance, and incentives for VAT registration and collection.
- The Association urges government intervention, a halt to GRA’s task force activities, and meaningful dialogue to resolve the issue.
Source: 3news.com
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