SC expected to hear injunction on E-levy: application Today
Story by Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Apex Court, the Supreme Court (SC) is expected to hear the injunction application filed by three Members of Parliament (MPs) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) against the implementation of the E-Levy today Wednesday, May 4, 2022. The NDC MPs, who filed the injunction application were Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, MP […]
E-levy to be implemented in Phases – GRA
Story: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has indicated that the implementation of the 1.5% Electronic Transfer Levy (E-levy) will be done in phases. It indicated that the decision to phase the implementation is due to its assessment of the readiness of the charging entities. In a letter to all charging entities on the […]
Call for your refund when you are charged double – E-Levy Technical Committee Member
Story: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A Member of the E-Levy Technical Committee, of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Nana Poku has called on the public to contact the charging entities for a refund when there is a double charge on their transactions. According to him, “Momo customers will be charged when they transfer cash from ie: one […]
Vote out Parliamentarians who passed the E-Levy – KKD
Story: Franklin Asare-Donkoh A Media, Brands and Culture Expert, Mr. Kwesi Kyeri Darkwah popularly known in the Arts and Entertainment circles as KKD has taken a swipe at the Ghanaian Parliamentarians for voting for the promulgation of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). According to KKD, Members of Parliament (MPs) were not voted to the August […]
NDC chastises government for introducing E-LEVY on day to honour workers
The National Democratic Congress, NDC, is accusing government of visiting untold hardship on Ghanaians through several actions and decisions such as the implementation of the 1.5% E-levy. In a statement to mark the celebration of workers’ day, the NDC said it will focus on addressing the pains and suffering of Ghanaian workers when it wins […]
We are ready for the E-Levy – MOMO Agents Association
The Mobile Money Agents Association (MOMO), has called on agents across the country to comply with the implementation of the government’s 1.5%, which began May 1, 2022. In a statement, the Association urged its members to continue to educate the public on the new tax initiative as it will “help restore confidence in and continuous […]
E-Levy: Banks assure clients on top of issues
By Yvonne Atilego Banks in Ghana have assured their customers of efficient implementation of the E-Levy Policy which takes off May 1, 2022. Ecobank in a message to all customers noted that “it has on put in place all the necessary mechanisms to ensure that the E-Levy is applied efficiently and conveniently.” The Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) […]
Telcos set for E-Levy take off
By: Yvonne Atilego Telecommunication companies (Telcos) in Ghana have indicated their readiness to get the e-levy policy implemented starting today. Vodafone Ghana in a message to its customers informed them of the implementation. MTN Ghana also did the same by informing its clients of this directive. It further gave customers contacts and the GRA website […]
E-Levy will be delivered in phases
By Ama Serwa Bediako The Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, says the implementation of the 1.5% Electronic Transfer Levy, E-Levy will be implemented in a modified phased approach. This follows the results of an assessment carried out by the GRA to test the general readiness of some charging entities to integrate with the E-Levy Management System. […]
‘Fix The Country’ Conveners hint of legal action against GRA should it implement E-Levy
By Yvonne Atilego Conveners of the #FixTheCountry Movement have hinted at taking legal action against the Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA should it implement the E-levy despite the Minority’s pending injunction against the rollout. The Conveners argue that any attempt by the GRA to enforce the levy on May 1, will amount to contempt of court. […]
