{"id":7977,"date":"2026-01-15T12:13:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T12:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multisoftgh.com\/ms\/?p=7977"},"modified":"2026-01-15T12:13:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T12:13:48","slug":"filing-your-personal-income-tax-returns-a-civic-duty-with-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/multisoftgh.com\/ms\/filing-your-personal-income-tax-returns-a-civic-duty-with-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Filing Your Personal Income Tax Returns: A Civic Duty with Benefits\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we approach the deadline for tax filings, employees are reminded of their statutory obligation to file personal income tax returns\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0Section 124 of the Income\u00a0Tax Act\u00a02015\u00a0ACT\u00a0896.\u00a0All employees must file their return of income for the tax year of assessment by April 30, 2025. This annual exercise is more than just a legal requirement; it is a demonstration of patriotism and civic responsibility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clearing goods from the ports<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bidding for contracts from government agencies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Receiving payments for government contracts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Obtaining a passport from the passport office<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Securing a driver\u2019s license from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Registering land documents with the Lands Commission<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steps to File Your Personal Income Tax (PIT) Return<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As an employee, you need to take the following steps to ensure compliance:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Obtain a Tax Certificate<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Activate Your GRA Taxpayer Portal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 Ensure that you have access to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) taxpayer portal, which is the platform for filing your returns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complete Your PIT Filing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 Using the tax certificate from your employer, log into the taxpayer portal and complete the personal income tax filing process to remain compliant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Can Your Employer Assist?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employers play a crucial role in ensuring their employees meet their tax obligations. They can do so by:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Providing the Required Tax Certificate<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 It is the employer\u2019s statutory duty to issue employees with their tax certificates\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0Section\u00a0118 (4) of the Income Tax Ac 2015, ACT 896<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engaging a Tax Consultant<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 Employers may engage a consultant to\u00a0assist\u00a0employees in the tax filing process, making compliance easier and more efficient.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Need Assistance with Your Tax Filing?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you are an employer or an employee looking to fulfill your statutory obligations seamlessly,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multisoft\u00a0HR Services<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is here to help. Our team of experienced business support consultants ensures a smooth and stress-free tax filing process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For expert\u00a0assistance, contact us at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:bss@multisoftgh.com\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bss@multisoftgh.com<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and stay compliant with confidence!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Contact us.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Second Floor, Benefits Plaza 1, Ring Road Central, Kanda<br \/>\nP.O. Box CT 8148, Cantonments, Accra<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>\u200b +233 (0) 501285726<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"mailto:sales@multisoftgh.com\">sales@multisoftgh.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Credit:\u00a0GRA Website<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Income Tax Act 2015 ACT\u00a0896\u00a0as amended by ACTS 902, 907,915,924,941,956,967 and 973<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Written by Rahael Bani Director,\u00a0Multisoft\u00a0HR Services\u00a0Limited\u00a0Company<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we approach the deadline for tax filings, employees are reminded of their statutory obligation to file personal income tax returns\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0Section 124 of the Income\u00a0Tax Act\u00a02015\u00a0ACT\u00a0896.\u00a0All employees must file their return of income for the tax year of assessment by April 30, 2025. 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