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All you need to know about the removal of E-Levy and the effective date

Speaking at the OXFAM Tax Dialogue on Channel One TV on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, he stated, “It will take effect the moment the budget and the appropriation are approved, and that will be by the 31st of this month.”

“So, all things being equal, from April, you will see that all things will be done,” he added.

Introduced in 2022, the E-Levy faced strong public opposition, with critics arguing that it increased the financial burden on Ghanaians.

However, the Akufo-Addo-led government defended it as a necessary tax measure to generate revenue for national development.

Prior to the 2025 budget presentation, the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Forson, argued that the E-Levy discourages digital transactions and hinders the country’s progress toward a cashless economy.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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