The Minister of Finance has indicated government’s commitment to further engage stakeholders on the controversial E-levies.
Since its announcements as part of the 2022 budget statement, the levies, which intends to impose 1.75% taxes on electronic transactions, including momo, have been met with some opposition.
Some pundits and commentators have described the move as an antithesis to efforts at promoting cashless society.
Part of their reasons for the rejection of the 2022 budget, has been the inclusion of what the Minority describe as a draconian E-levies.
But speaking on Peacefm’s Kokrokoo Morning Show, the Minister of Finance reaffirmed the government’s decision to widen the tax net through the initiative.
Kwame, nobody is comfortable with paying taxes, so the level of agitations does not come as s surprise to me,’’ Mr. Ofori Atta observed
Asked whether the E-levies will stay, he answered in the affirmative.
The Minister noted that E-levy presents an opportunity of government to widen the tax net whilst getting the necessary funding to invest in youth entrepreneurial drive.
‘‘On the matter of the E-levy, having regard to its serious fiscal implications, we will continue our consultations with the Minority Caucus in Parliament and other relevant stakeholders, with a view to achieving consensus and reverting to the House in the shortest possible time,’’ he announced further.