Source: newsthemegh.com
Members of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association will close their stores for three days starting on November 1, 2023, in opposition to the new tax compliance system being implemented by the government.
The government’s intention to establish a task force to monitor tax compliance in their sector has been met with disapproval by the group. They contend that these tax compliance rules hurt their enterprises and way of life.
Members of the association expressed their displeasure with the government and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) during a news conference on October 2, 2023 for ignoring their requests to reconsider the deployment of the compliance task force.
They were adamantly opposed to the compliance task force because they saw it as an intimidating strategy and an insult to their profession.
The association’s head of communications, Mr. Takyi Addo, made it clear that their request is for the tax compliance policy to be completely eliminated rather than suspended because they believe it threatens their trade and economic stability.
He expressed hope that the government would act quickly to resolve their concerns; in the absence of such action, they would take additional steps to protect their interests.
“The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association remains dedicated to engaging in peaceful protests to protect their businesses,” Mr. Addo said in a conclusion, “underscoring the significance of their contributions to the economy and the well-being of their members.”