Making compliant businesses pay over 700% is no response to tax evasion
Joseph Aguyire ABONENGA
Government’s decision to substantially increase the levy on fuel oil has reignited the debate over the appropriate balance between revenue mobilisation and fair taxation. While every government has a responsibility to safeguard public revenue and prevent tax evasion, the measures adopted to achieve that objective must be proportionate, targeted, and economically sound.
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