Government defends COVID-19 Levy amid calls for repeal
The government maintains that the COVID-19 levy remains essential for addressing the ongoing financial impacts of the pandemic, despite widespread calls from the business community for its repeal. In the lead-up to the mid-year budget review, business leaders urged the removal of several taxes they consider redundant, including the COVID-19 levy. Many businesses argue that the tax, initially implemented to mitigate the pandemic's financial impact, has outlived its usefulness and now imposes a significant burden, making Ghana less attractive to investors. Despite these concerns, the government has defended retaining the COVID-19 levy. Abena Osei-Asare, Minister of State at the Finance...
