No new taxes in 2027 Budget as government moves to improve revenue collection – Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the government will not introduce any new taxes in 2027, opting instead to strengthen revenue collection and improve the administration of existing tax laws. Presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026, he said the government's priority was to ensure that taxes already due were collected efficiently and fairly. “This 2027 Budget will not introduce any new tax. Our task is to collect what is lawfully due, close the leakages, and make the revenue system work better,” he said. “Taxpayers deserve clear rules, fair treatment, and timely decisions,” he added. Dr Forson announced plans to review and modernise several tax laws and administrative frameworks in 2027. The proposed review will cover the Income Tax Act, the Revenue Administration Act, stamp duty administration and the Communications Service Tax framework.