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In December 2009, the three tax revenue agencies, the Customs, Excise and Preventive Service (CEPS), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Value Added Tax Service (VATS) were merged in accordance with Ghana Revenue Authority Act 2009, Act 791 to become the Ghana Revenue Agency.

Required:
Discuss five benefits of the integration to Tax Payers and the Tax Administration in Ghana.
(5 marks)

Benefits of Integration of the Revenue Collecting Agencies

  • Reduced administrative and tax compliance cost:
    The consolidation of agencies minimized the costs associated with managing multiple tax authorities, leading to streamlined operations and reduced expenses for both the government and taxpayers.
  • Better service delivery:
    The integration led to improved coordination among the various tax departments, resulting in faster and more efficient services to taxpayers.
  • Improved departmental information flow:
    By merging the agencies, information sharing among departments was enhanced, leading to better decision-making and more accurate tax assessments.
  • Holistic approach to domestic tax and customs administration:
    The unified structure allowed for a more comprehensive approach to managing domestic taxes and customs, ensuring consistency and reducing overlaps.
  • Enhanced revenue mobilization:
    The integration created a more effective tax collection system, leading to increased revenue for the government through better compliance and reduced tax evasion.

(5 points for 5 marks)