{
  "id": 19344831,
  "title": "GRA targets GH¢310bn revenue by 2028 without squeezing compliant taxpayers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/gra-targets-gh-310bn-revenue-by-2028-without-squeezing-compliant",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T14:27:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/economy/gra-targets-gh310bn-revenue-2028"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) aims to generate GH¢310 billion in domestic revenue by December 2028, expanding the tax net instead of imposing higher taxes on compliant businesses, according to GRA Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong. Speaking at the 15th Ghana Economic Forum on November 10, Sarpong stated that the authority seeks to grow tax revenue along with the economy, while easing the tax burden on private businesses through its tax administration approach. The goal for 2028 contrasts with the previous annual target of GH¢237 billion in 2026. From January to October 2026, the authority collected GH¢185.5 billion, surpassing its ten-month target of GH¢184.4 billion by GH¢1.1 billion, which already exceeded the GH¢182 billion collected in 2025. Sarpong attributes these gains to tax reforms, digitalization, and AI in customs classification, as well as the launch of the Publican AI valuation tool in April, which increased monthly customs revenue from GH¢4 billion to GH¢6.1 billion in July. In addition, the GRA is implementing its Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), addressing payment glitches on Ghana.gov, and deploying fiscal electronic devices nationwide in 2027 to enhance Value Added Tax compliance. Sarpong encouraged manufacturers importing raw materials and production inputs to collaborate with the authority on compliance costs. He emphasized that increased domestic tax receipts would lessen the need for state borrowing, thus providing fiscal space for investment. This announcement precedes the release of the 2027 Budget, which Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson expects to be loan-free.",
  "summary": "GRA Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong says the authority beat its January–October 2026 target with GH¢185.5 billion collected.",
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        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "title": "GRA targets GH¢310bn revenue by 2028, rules out overburdening compliant taxpayers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/gra-targets-gh-310bn-revenue-by-2028-rules-out-overburdening",
        "published": "2026-11-10T13:10:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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