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Ghana announces extension of time for provision of relief packages in response to COVID-19

13 November 2020

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Tax Alerts, Legislation & Policy, National/Federal Taxation

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Ghana

In a nationwide broadcast on 8 November 2020, Ghana’s President addressed the nation on the progress made in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and the extension of time for incentives the Government is providing to frontline health workers as well as for the general public.In the 8 November address, Ghana’s President announced the extension of time for the following incentives for the frontline health workers and the general public, namely:Frontline health workers:Exemption from the payment of tax on their employment emoluments extended by three months to December 2020.Additional allowance of 50% of their basic salary per month extended by...