{
  "id": 19833582,
  "title": "No new taxes will be introduced in 2027 – Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/no-new-taxes-will-be-introduced-in-2027-minister",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-13T16:38:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/11/13/no-new-taxes-will-be-introduced-in-2027-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Ghanaian Finance Minister, Dr Ato Forson, has announced that the government will not introduce any new taxes in 2027, instead focusing on addressing leakages to boost revenue. The 2027 Budget targets a revenue and grants total of GH¢323.4 billion, equivalent to 17.9% of GDP, while expenditure is projected at GH¢389.2 billion, or 21.6% of GDP. Dr Forson emphasized the importance of a fair and efficient revenue system, pledging clear rules, fair treatment, and timely decisions for taxpayers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}