The Ghana Manganese Company is demanding $20 million in VAT refund<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\nThe Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) is demanding $20 million in VAT refund due it from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) between December 2018 and June 2019.<\/p>\n
This follows its sterling performance in honouring its tax obligations which contributed to the GRA Bronze Award conferred on the company for tax compliance in 2018.<\/p>\n
READ: It\u2019s official: Date for GFA Extra-Ordinary Congress finally set, FIFA rep to storm Ghana<\/strong><\/p>\nChief Operating Officer of the company, Benjamin Atsu Quashue, revealed this on Adom FM\u2019s morning show, Dwaso Nsem <\/strong>programme, Tuesday.<\/p>\nThis is contrary to claims by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources that GMC owes the State more than $300 million in taxes.<\/p>\n
The sector Minister, Kwaku Asoma Cheremeh, ordered a shutdown following allegations that it had shortchanged government to the tune of GH\u00a2 1.94 billion in taxes and royalties as well as price manipulation between 2010 and 2017.<\/p>\n
READ: There is plot to denationalise Voltarians \u2013 Afriyie Ankrah<\/strong><\/p>\nMr Quashie denied the\u00a0allegations and cited records at the GRA and the award for being tax complaint as\u00a0evidence.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn 2018, the corporation tax liability of the company was $31 million. This was settled before December 31, 2018 as required by law. In relation to royalties, the company paid an amount of $17 million in 2018,\u201d the GMC Chief Operating Officer stressed.<\/p>\n
He was convinced the Minister was misled to take such hasty decision which he claimed cost the company a lot of money.<\/p>\n
READ: Appietus attacks Badu Kobi<\/strong><\/p>\nAs an immediate measure, Mr Quashie revealed that, the company has set up a committee to investigate circumstances that led to the closure.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe committee which I am part of has been given two weeks to finish its work,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Mr Quashie said the company had welcomed the government\u2019s decision to allow it to resume operations.<\/p>\n
Source: Ghana | Adomonline.com | Adwoa Gyasiwaa Agyeman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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