The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has defended its decision to impose taxes on bloggers, brand influencers, MCs, and others.
The taxation of income generated in the digital realm has been a topic of discussion in various countries, including Ghana.
While traditional sources of income are relatively straightforward to tax, digital earnings present distinctive challenges. The GRA’s decision to consider taxing bloggers and similar entities has sparked numerous concerns.
However, the Commissioner in charge of the domestic tax revenue division of the GRA, Edward Gyambra, emphasized that the expansion of the tax base does not entail the creation of a new tax.
Rather, he said, it is considered fair for businesses generating income to contribute their share to the national kitty.
He explained that the GRA is simply expanding the tax net to include all businesses, regardless of whether they operate online or offline.
Story by: Osei Akoto / Ahotoronline.com
