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The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has raised strong concerns about the Ghanaian government\u2019s recent tax increases, calling them excessive and burdensome for citizens.<\/p>\n

According to the Agency, over 20 new taxes have been introduced just this year alone, creating a growing sense of \u201ctax fatigue\u201d among Ghanaians.<\/p>\n

In an interview on Citi Breakfast Show<\/strong>, CPA CEO Kofi Kapito voiced his displeasure with the government\u2019s tax policy.<\/p>\n

He highlighted the recent Value Added Tax (VAT) applied to residential electricity consumption as a prime example of the growing tax burden.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe consumer is tired,\u201d Mr. Kapito stated. \u201cThis year alone, from the first of the year, there have been more than 20 taxes introduced. Cars now, if you register a vehicle, you\u2019re forced to pay a 100 cedis for what? Insurance has gone up.\u201d<\/p>\n

The government on January 1, 2024, announced the imposition of a Value Added Tax (VAT) on a specific section of electricity consumers in the country.<\/p>\n

A letter addressed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO), and signed by the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta stated that the VAT will apply to residential electricity customers above the maximum consumption level specified for block charges for lifeline units.<\/p>\n

This move is part of the government\u2019s Covid-19 recovery program and took effect from January 1, 2024.<\/p>\n

According to the letter, the implementation of VAT for residential customers of electricity is in line with Section 35 and 37 and the First Schedule (9) of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, 2013 (ACT 870).<\/p>\n

The government aims to generate revenue through this initiative and support the country\u2019s Medium-Term Revenue Strategy and the IMF-Supported Post-COVID-19 Program for Economic Growth (PC-PEG).<\/p>\n

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