Government to scrap COVID levy, review VAT to ease pressure on small businesses—Dr Ato Forson

Ghanaians could see changes in pricing and tax compliance as the government outlines plans to overhaul the country’s Value Added Tax (VAT) system.

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament on Thursday, July 24, 2025, during the presentation of the Mid-Year Budget Review, that the proposed reforms aim to simplify the current structure and ease the burden on consumers and small businesses.

Dr Forson announced that the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy would be abolished entirely.

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