GRA exceeds Q1 revenue target, collects GH₵41 billion in taxes

Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) surpasses first-quarter target, collecting GH₵41 billion in taxes. Acting Commissioner-General calls for sustained effort to meet annual goal.

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a significant achievement, surpassing its first-quarter revenue target by collecting approximately GH₵41 billion in taxes.

This figure exceeds the initial target of GH₵39 billion set for the first three months of 2025.

Acting Commissioner-General of the GRA, Anthony Sarpong, revealed this accomplishment during a visit to the GRA office in Kumasi, where he addressed staff.

He commended the performance across various regions, highlighting the exceptional results from the Ashanti Region.

“I must say that the entire tax performance for the country as a whole was impressive. For the Ashanti Region, they have exceeded the target that we gave to them,” Sarpong stated.

While celebrating the success of the first quarter, Sarpong emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum to achieve the national target for the entire year.

“I have already mentioned to them that it is the beginning, and I do want to expect that, as we have done in the first quarter, they will also deliver in the remaining quarter towards the entire national target,” he added.

Sarpong underscored the magnitude of the achievement, noting, “In the first quarter, the budget gave us GH₵39 billion, but I am happy to announce that we recorded GH₵41 billion for the first quarter.“

The GRA’s strong performance in the first quarter signals positive progress in revenue collection in this new NDC administration.

Source: 3news.com