GRA extends tax filing deadline after floods

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has extended tax filing deadlines for several key taxes following severe flooding in Accra and surrounding areas. The decision provides relief to taxpayers whose operations were disrupted by the heavy rains and allows them more time to meet their statutory obligations.

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The extension is intended to provide temporary relief to taxpayers whose operations were disrupted by the floods and enable them to meet their statutory tax obligations without incurring immediate penalties.

The extended deadline applies to second quarter Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), and May 2026 returns for Value Added Tax (VAT), National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL), and Communications Service Tax (CST). The new deadline is Monday, July 6, 2026, moved from the original date of Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong approved the extension, emphasizing that returns filed by the new deadline will not incur late filing penalties for this period. The GRA stated that this measure supports business continuity and ensures affected taxpayers have adequate time to comply with tax laws.

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The decision formed part of measures to support business continuity while ensuring taxpayers affected by the flooding were given adequate time to comply with their tax obligations.

The Authority encourages taxpayers to utilize digital platforms like the GRA's Taxpayer's Portal for submissions to minimize travel and delays. Taxpayers facing significant operational difficulties due to the floods are advised to contact their nearest GRA Taxpayer Service Centre or tax offices for assistance. The GRA reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining tax administration and supporting taxpayers during this challenging period, highlighting the importance of revenue mobilization for national development.

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Returns submitted on or before the extended deadline would not attract late filing penalties for the current filing period.