- 6 Marks
Question
In 2021, the Ghana Revenue Authority migrated fully to an online portal for the filing and payment of taxes. One process included in this migration was the obtainment of a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC), which plays an important role in tax compliance.
Required:
State SIX (6) transactions that require the use of a TCC.
Answer
The Income Tax Act states that the following transactions require a valid Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC):
- Import and Clearance of Goods:
To import and clear goods in commercial quantities from a port or factory in Ghana under the Customs Act, 2015 (Act 891). - Application for a License as a Custom Clearing and Forwarding Agent:
To apply for a license to operate as a custom clearing and forwarding agent, under the Excise Act, 2014 (Act 878). - Land Transactions:
To register a title to land and perform other transactions at the Lands Commission. - Government Contracts and Tenders:
To bid for any contracts awarded by Ministries, parastatals, departments, and agencies within the government or for any government tenders. - Professional License Renewals:
To enable members of professional bodies to renew their licenses. - Visa Applications:
Some embassies in Ghana may require a TCC to validate the income declared in the visa application.
(Any 6 points @ 1 mark each = 6 marks)
- Tags: Compliance, Tax Administration, Tax Clearance Certificate, TCC
- Level: Level 2
- Topic: Tax Administration
- Series: MAR 2023
- Uploader: Kwame Aikins