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E-levy Officially Becomes Law After Akufo-Addo Assented To It
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assented to the e-levy bill into law on Thursday March 31, TV3’s Presidential Correspondent Nana Adua has reported.
The policy was approved by a one-sided Parliament on Tuesday March 29 after the minority staged a walkout.
The Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta revealed on Wednesday March 30 that deductions will start in May this year.
He said that is the assurance he has been given by the Controller and Accountant General (CAGD) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), who will be the revenue collectors.
“We had some meetings with Controller and Accountant Generals Department (CAGD) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and they have said right at the beginning of May they should be able to put their system together,” he noted.