With reference to the Revenue Administration Act, 2016 (Act 915), what constitutes prohibitions on representation and tax advice in relation to tax consultants?

Tax Consultants (Section 18 of the Revenue Administration Act, 2016, Act 915):

For purposes of the tax acts in Ghana, only a person who is an approved tax consultant may:

  • Represent a taxpayer
  • Provide advice primarily regarding the interpretation or effect of a tax law
  • Prepare a tax return, appeal, or other document under a tax law

A person who is not an approved tax consultant (excluding a lawyer performing legal work in relation to a tax law) shall not:

  • Represent that, that person is a tax consultant.
  • Charge fees to offer assistance with respect to the interpretation of a tax law or prepare a tax return or make an appeal.
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