# Ghana tax reform and revenue mobilization

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ghana-tax-reform-and-revenue-mobilization
> Updated: 2026-08-19T14:05:01.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Ghana is undergoing a series of tax reforms and revenue mobilization efforts. In July 2026, the government accepted a recommendation from the Constitutional Review Committee to tax the President’s salary and allowances while in office, though it rejected taxing the President’s retirement gratuity and pension.

Expanding on broader fiscal strategies, the government has set an ambitious target for the Ghana Revenue Authority to double tax revenue from GH¢155 billion in 2024 to GH¢310 billion by 2028. These reforms aim to simplify the tax system, improve compliance through technology, and integrate the informal sector. Key initiatives include updates to the Value Added Tax system and the taxation of cross-border digital transactions, with a focus on broadening the tax base rather than introducing new rates.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Ghana targets GH¢310 billion in tax revenue by 2028

Ghana aims to double its tax revenue from GH¢155 billion in 2024 to GH¢310 billion by 2028 through tax reforms, improved technology, and broader compliance measures.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-targets-gh310-billion-in-tax-revenue-by-2028

### 2026-07-30: Ghana approves tax on President’s salary and allowances, rejects retirement tax

Ghana’s government will tax the President’s salary and allowances but will not tax his retirement benefits, part of broader constitutional reforms announced by Attorney‑General Dr Dominic Ayine.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-approves-tax-on-presidents-salary-and-allowances-rejects-retirement-tax

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