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Amendments – Income Tax Act, 2026 (Act 1178)

DOMESTIC TAX REVENUE DIVISION

AMENDMENTS - INCOME TAX ACT, 2026 (ACT 1178)

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) announces for the information of the general public, especially Companies, Entities, Individuals, including Self-Employed Persons and Partnerships, that following the passage of the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act 1178), the income tax rates has been amended. The effective date of implementation is September 1, 2026.

Monthly Rates of Income Tax for Individuals

Year of Assessment 2026 Chargeable Income GH¢ Rate %
First 588.00 –
Next 80.00 5.00
Next 100.00 10.00
Next 2,900.00 17.50
Next 16,000.00 25.00
Next 30,332.00 30.00
Exceeding 50,000.00 35.00

Annual Rates of Income Tax for Individuals

Year of Assessment 2026 Chargeable Income GH¢ Rate %
First 7,056.00 –
Next 960.00 5.00
Next 1,200.00 10.00
Next 34,800.00 17.50
Next 192,000.00 25.00
Next 363,984.00 30.00
Exceeding 600,000.00 35.00

Increase in Turnover Threshold for Modified Taxation Scheme

The turnover threshold for presumptive taxation under the Modified Taxation Scheme (MTS) has been increased. Individuals whose annual business turnover is more than GH₵20,000 but does not exceed GH₵750,000 will be subject to a presumptive tax of 3% of their annual business turnover.

All are entreated to take note and be guided accordingly.
Contact Information:
Email: info@gra.gov.gh | Toll-Free: 0800-900-110 | WhatsApp: 055-299-0000 / 020-063-1664

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