Finance Minister Proposes Revenue Sharing Plan for Tax Centres
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has proposed a new incentive system for tax centres across the country, allowing them to retain a portion of the revenue they collect.
The proposal, unveiled during a visit to the Kinbu Tax Service Centre in Accra, is part of the Minister’s ongoing engagements with revenue officers nationwide. Dr. Forson believes the initiative will significantly boost staff morale and improve the efficiency of Ghana’s revenue administration.
According to the Minister, the retained funds “would be used by the specific tax centres to upgrade facilities and address the logistical and welfare needs of their staff.” He emphasized that a motivated and well-resourced workforce is crucial for achieving the country’s revenue mobilization targets.
“A motivated and well-resourced workforce is essential to delivering the level of revenue mobilisation the country urgently requires,” Dr. Forson stated.
He also expressed his gratitude to the Kinbu team for their dedication and expressed optimism about Ghana’s revenue performance with the implementation of this incentive.
Chairman of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Board, Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, welcomed the Minister’s visit. He reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to retooling and reforming the authority, as well as prioritizing staff welfare improvements nationwide.
The initiative aims to address long-standing concerns about working conditions and resource constraints faced by frontline revenue officers, potentially leading to increased revenue collection and improved service delivery.
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