Parliament will today resume sitting to consider the approval or otherwise of the electronic transaction levy (E-levy) Bill.
Majority leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu is optimistic the House will approve the bill. This he said is because it forms an integral part of the 2022 budget presented by Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.
He further explained that the revenue generated from the levy will boost the infrastructural development of the country.
“Monday, December 20, the major revenue source, the E-levy is going to be considered by Parliament. I want to believe that Parliament after the unanimous passage of the Appropriation Bill will rise to the occasion to pass the major revenue source to feed the work program of the government for 2022. I am hugely aware that every Member of Parliament needs roads, educational facilities in his or her constituency.
“The E-levy will be a major booster for these endeavors. That is why I believe that Members of Parliament will not vote against the E-levy to deny their constituents the benefit of basic infrastructural facilities,” the Majority leader stated.
Since the government made known its decision to introduce the 1.75% E-levy as part of its measures to widen the net tax, the Minority in Parliament have registered their displeasure, insisting that the implementation of the bill will worsen the plight of Ghanaians.
They have explained that their position is to reject the introduction of the levy in its entirety and will not accept a reduction of the rate by government.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Evans Boateng
