The erstwhile revenue agencies (VAT, IRS & CEPS) were integrated into the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in 2009. It was envisaged that the integration of the Revenue Agencies would bring certain benefits to taxpayers and tax administration.

Required:
State FIVE (5) of such benefits. (5 marks)

Five benefits of integrating the revenue agencies into the Ghana Revenue Authority are:

  1. Reduced administrative and tax compliance cost.
  2. Better service delivery.
  3. Improved departmental information flow.
  4. Holistic approach to domestic tax and customs administration.
  5. Enhanced revenue mobilisation.