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The Commissioner-General for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Reverend Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah says the government’s decision to replace the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of individuals with their Ghana Card number is a step in the right direction, especially for the banks.
This according to him is because, the Banks have over the years faced challenges when it comes to syncing details of Ghanaian taxpayers into a database.
The problem he says stems from doubts and uncertainty on the type of Identification Card that should be widely used and accepted as the standard.
He however disclosed that a new system that permits Banks to accept the Ghana Card and TIN number requires Banks to be open-minded and IT aware.
This was made known by Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, Commissioner of GRA.
He stated that such a collaboration that was being embarked upon by the GRA and the National Identification Authority (NIA) will help the authorities to share important data and identify eligible taxpayers in the informal sector.
He said taxpayers will not spend time in acquiring TINs as they will use the Ghana Card Identity Number for tax purposes. The GRA in collaboration with the National Identification Authority and other relevant stakeholders is working to ensure that with effect from 1 April 2021, the Ghana card Unique Identification Number of the National Identification Authority replaces the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), he stated.