By Jennifer Moffat, the Acting Country Lead and Head of Programme at BudgIT Ghana, has emphasized the importance of accountability for tax revenue in the country.
Ms. Moffat stated that the lack of accountability for the utilization of tax funds is discouraging Ghanaians from fulfilling their tax obligations.
BudgIT Ghana is a civic organization that utilizes technology to enhance citizen engagement and promote institutional improvement, thereby contributing to societal transformation.
During the Oxfam Tax Dialogue themed “Is Ghana’s tax regime fit for purpose?”, Ms Moffat emphasised the need for the country to clarify the utilisation of collected taxes.
“We are not taking into consideration the accountability aspect. Because even if we are being overburdened with taxes, it’s okay. What are the taxes being used for? Are we actually seeing it? Are we experiencing it? Are we touching it?”
“So yes, if we are experiencing the taxes. If we can touch and feel the tax, that all these that we are paying are being used for a particular thing. Then if I am paying, I wouldn’t talk,” Ms Moffat stated.
