"Every month, I have to pay one-third or more of my salary in taxes," claimed the wife of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.


One-third of my salary goes into taxes – Finance minister’s wife

There is no reason for Ghanaians to moan, according to Angela Ofori-Atta, if taxes are what will allow the country to improve.


According to a report on myjoyonline.com, the finance minister's wife stated this in an interview on governance concerns at the Volta Fair in Ho, where she urged Ghanaians to be patient with the government as it implements the newly electronic transaction levy.


She went on to say that if Ghana's citizens commit to paying taxes, the country will be able to achieve economic and sustainable progress.

"I think it's worth it if it's a tax that helps us to have a better life, or in this case, if it's a tax that allows us to create jobs for young people." Every month, I have to pay one-third or more of my wage in taxes, and I know that many people do not pay taxes and that they would want improved roads. They would like better care when they go to the hospital, and I know they would prefer a wonderful Ghana.

"No country can progress without the participation of its citizens, and there are far too many individuals in Ghana who do not participate." So, I believe that when we transmit money to each other to pay for taxable services, we will eventually find out a means to avoid paying income tax since that is the way the world is heading," she added.


In its Budget Statement and Economic Policy for 2022, the government indicated that 1.75 percent of all electronic transactions would be subject to an e-levy.


This fee, which would hurt Momo and other digital transactions in the country, has been harshly panned by the general people.


ghanaweb.com is the source for this information.