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Good news for trotro and taxi drivers as govt scraps vehicle income tax

The government has announced the suspension of the vehicle income tax for <a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/commercial-drivers-refuse-to-comply-with-10-reduction-in-transport-fares/j4x1lmk">trotros and taxis</a>.
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Trotro

The move, the caretaker Minister of Finance, Osei Kyei Mensa Bonsu said is to have a cascading effect on transportation fares under its tax relief programme.

According to him, small businesses will enjoy the suspension of income tax stamp payments.

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Osei Kyei Mensa Bonsu reading the budget statement and economic policy of the government in Parliament on Friday, March 12, 2021, announced a 30% corporate income tax relief for hotels, restaurants, travel and tours, as well as the arts, entertainment, and education sectors.

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He said a "waiver of penalty and interests on accumulated tax arrears up to December 2020 to reduce cash flow challenges."

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