Beyond compliance with the law, fulfilling this obligation comes with several advantages. 

A tax clearance certificate, which is issued upon compliance, is essential for undertaking various transactions, including:

• Clearing goods from the ports

• Bidding for contracts from government agencies

• Receiving payments for government contracts

• Obtaining a passport from the passport office

• Securing a driver’s license from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)

• Registering land documents with the Lands Commission

As an employee, you need to take the following steps to ensure compliance:

1. Obtain a Tax Certificate – Your employer must provide you with a tax certificate that outlines your total income and the corresponding taxes paid on your behalf throughout the year.

2. Activate Your GRA Taxpayer Portal – Ensure that you have access to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) taxpayer portal, which is the platform for filing your returns.

3. Complete Your PIT Filing – Using the tax certificate from your employer, log into the taxpayer portal and complete the personal income tax filing process to remain compliant.

​Employers play a crucial role in ensuring their employees meet their tax obligations. They can do so by:

1. Providing the Required Tax Certificate – It is the employer’s statutory duty to issue employees with their tax certificates in accordance with Section 118 (4) of the Income Tax Ac 2015, ACT 896 

2. Engaging a Tax Consultant – Employers may engage a consultant to assist employees in the tax filing process, making compliance easier and more efficient.