{
  "id": 1437073,
  "title": "Ghana can raise revenue through improved tax compliance – Coalition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/ghana-can-raise-revenue-through-improved-tax-compliance-coalition",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-17T06:29:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/08/17/ghana-can-raise-revenue-through-improved-tax-compliance-coalition/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Tax Justice Coalition-Ghana has asserted that Ghana can generate significant additional domestic revenue by enhancing Value Added Tax (VAT) and corporate income tax compliance. This can be achieved by closing existing tax gaps, according to the Coalition. National Coordinator of the Tax Justice Coalition-Ghana, Mr. Benedict Doh, detailed these insights in an interview with the Ghana News Agency. Doh emphasized that revenue mobilization should prioritize expanding the tax base and enhancing compliance rather than burdening citizens and businesses with additional taxes. \"Studies have revealed substantial gaps in the VAT and corporate income tax systems, indicating considerable uncollected revenue,\" Doh stated. He further explained that improved tax administration, stronger compliance, and incorporation of more economic activities into the formal tax system could boost government revenue. Doh highlighted illicit financial flows (IFFs) as a major obstacle to revenue mobilization, as the export of illicit funds deprives the state of potential investments in critical sectors such as infrastructure, education, and healthcare. He called for measures to address and reduce IFFs. The Tax Exemptions Act of 2022 mandates the publication of annual tax expenditure reports and cost-benefit analyses to evaluate the economic benefits of tax incentives versus the lost government revenue. Doh stressed the importance of effective implementation of these provisions for improved public accountability and to guide policymakers in assessing the efficiency of tax exemption regimes. Additionally, he advocated for increased disclosure of beneficial ownership information on companies benefiting from tax exemptions, aiming to promote fairness and prevent social and economic inequalities from worsening. The Coalition continues to emphasize the need for gender-sensitive tax policies to ensure that taxation does not disproportionately impact women and vulnerable groups.",
  "summary": "Ghana can raise substantial additional domestic revenue by improving Value Added Tax and corporate income tax compliance, the Tax Justice Coalition-Ghana has said. The post Ghana can raise revenue through improved tax compliance – Coalition appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
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}