No new taxes in 2027 Budget as government moves to improve revenue collection – Ato Forson
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Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the government will not introduce any new taxes in 2027, opting instead to strengthen revenue collection and improve the administration of existing tax laws. Presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026, he said the government's priority was to ensure that taxes already due were collected efficiently and fairly. “This 2027 Budget will not introduce any new tax. Our task is to collect what is lawfully due, close the leakages, and make the revenue system work better,” he said. “Taxpayers…
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- Nov 12, 7:02 AM UTCFirst report2027 Budget today: what to watch when Ato Forson reads it at 6pm3news.com ↗
- Nov 12, 8:51 PM UTC+14 h2027 Budget: GH¢8.9bn allocated for new hospitals, completion of 35 Agenda 111 facilities – Ato Forsonmyjoyonline.com ↗
- Verified: a second independent outlet reported itNov 12, 8:51 PM UTC · +14 h
- Nov 12, 8:51 PM UTC+14 h· you’re reading thisNo new taxes in 2027 Budget as government moves to improve revenue collection – Ato Forsonmyjoyonline.com (again) ↗
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