The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has reaffirmed its dedication to cracking down on businesses resorting to questionable tactics to avoid paying taxes.

The GRA intends to bolster its enforcement units, conducting routine 'test purchase' operations and closely monitoring businesses that submit tax declarations but neglect to fulfill their tax obligations.

Joseph Annan, Assistant Commissioner and Head of the Accra Regional Enforcement Unit at GRA, stated in an interview with Joy Business following an operation that resulted in the apprehension of managers from hospitality centers and hardware stores that the Authority is committed to intensifying its endeavors to ensure tax compliance.

“So this is to send a signal to the public that it is not a nine day wonder. We are on the field and we will continue to be on the field.”

“For those we have not visited, do the right thing because we shall surely come to you” he opined.

He urged businesses to corporate with the Authority by assisting visiting teams with evidence of payment to avoid arrests.

“We want records that will assist us to assess you preemptively, but if you fail we will have to restrain you to provide the data we need.”

Furthermore, he mentioned that the GRA's e-commerce unit is diligently working to guarantee that online retail businesses also adhere to tax regulations.

The revenue collection agency has already apprehended more than one hundred business proprietors and managers of various establishments. Additionally, approximately 93 individuals are currently undergoing legal proceedings with the Criminal Investigative Department of the Ghana Police due to their involvement in various tax-related infractions.