Engage us in taxation process – Bloggers Association to Gov’t

The Ghana Bloggers Association of Ghana has stated clearly that they are not against taxation but rather Government must engage them and other stakeholders for a better understanding before implementation of intended plan of taxing bloggers, MCs and other social media influencers.

In a press release shared on the official Facebook page of the Association’s President, Attractive Mustapha indicated that they are aware that taxes will help develop the country but proper engagement should be done.

“We have noticed a News item circulating on social media which seeks to indicate that government intends to tax bloggers, influencers and MCs” part of the statement reads.

It added, “However, some bloggers are being taxed already directly from the income they receive. Government must understand that the money some Bloggers make is mostly through foreign platforms and they are taxed before receipt so taxation cannot be generalized because some people identify as bloggers.

“Government must engage Bloggers and stakeholders in the industry for a better understanding and appreciation of issues concerning bloggers.”

Read full statement below:

GRA MUST ENGAGE BLOGGERS ON INTENDED TAXATION

We have noticed a News item circulating on social media which seeks to indicate that government intends to tax bloggers, influencers and MCs.

We are not against taxation because the law says a citizen must pay Income Tax if you are an employee, sole proprietor or a person in a partnership and you earn income above Gh¢365 per month. It is one of the biggest sources of income to the government in order to finance the country’s developmental projects.

We also know that government uses income tax to pay civil servants and all public sector workers who have devoted their energies to serve this country in various fields.

However, some bloggers are being taxed already directly from the income they receive. Government must understand that the money some Bloggers make is mostly through foreign platforms and they are taxed before receipt so taxation cannot be generalized because some people identify as bloggers.

Government must engage Bloggers and stakeholders in the industry for a better understanding and appreciation of issues concerning bloggers.

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Signed

Andre Mustapha Nii Okai Inusah (Attractive Mustapha) —- President – Ghana Bloggers Association.