‘Private universities make profits and must pay tax’

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ATSU, HO 10 years ago

MAY THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH ALWAYS PREVAIL.

MAY THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH ALWAYS PREVAIL.
AYELE 10 years ago

WHERE WERE YOU ALL THIS YEARS

WHERE WERE YOU ALL THIS YEARS
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago

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Author:Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings...
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaaa, Afari Djan on the ropes !

Dr. Afari Djan, the self-acclaimed god of elections, currently finds himself between a rock and a hard place.

The noose around his neck is getting tighter and tighter with ever lie that spews out of the mouth of the Tilapia fish-farmer.

The chief returning officer of elections in Ghana is today claiming never to have heard what 'pdf'(portable document format)means.

Lucky for Afari Djan, the NPP will teach him what pdf is all about today for free.

We shall make every NDC foolsoldier see the gargantuan stealing prowess of Afari Djan.
Homesense 10 years ago

On what do businesses make profits; is it not on products/services?

In the case of educational institutions the products are the students whose fees give authorities profits.

Therefore, any tax will be passed on to stud ...
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On what do businesses make profits; is it not on products/services?

In the case of educational institutions the products are the students whose fees give authorities profits.

Therefore, any tax will be passed on to students and their parents. Students who cannot pay the tax-induced fees may have to drop out of school, much to the disadvantage of the
country.

As a country we must not be easily taken-in by small challenges (in this case, the current hiccups in our economy), and destroy the things that provide the greater benefit to us.

Remember that it was for very good reasons that our laws exempt educational institutions and some industries from taxes.

Let's think twice on this matter!
DAN 10 years ago

they are a for profit school..Students that can't afford the fees should be given low interest student loans,grants and scholarship..as they would in usa. or go to a CHEAPER public school

they are a for profit school..Students that can't afford the fees should be given low interest student loans,grants and scholarship..as they would in usa. or go to a CHEAPER public school
blueprint 10 years ago

togolese idiot

togolese idiot
Pelicles 10 years ago

Somewhere in the article says that "But the act has been amended to bring private universities into the tax net". Look, we are in a nation where our constitution has given tax exemption to our president and no one , I repeat, ...
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Somewhere in the article says that "But the act has been amended to bring private universities into the tax net". Look, we are in a nation where our constitution has given tax exemption to our president and no one , I repeat, no one has come out with any voice against it. It is an insult to the entire nation in the sense that no one forced any Ghanaian to vie for the presidency and why should they enjoy tax exemption status?

When a commission was set up to review the constitution, nobody raised any objection and they overlooked that clause as if it is okay? Do we have people with brains to analyze issues that confronts the nation?

Mahama and the past leaders, being greed and dishonest, are happy with that clause. If they care, they can consult parliament and amend that clause for them to pay tax. How do they feel if they read budget and increase tax on anything including maybe a future "air tax"? Our leaders are very irresponsible and dishonest.
CARDINAL 10 years ago

What are these private Universities talking about? They are not NON PROFIT INSTITITUTIONS so why should they be exempted from paying taxes? These profit making universities most of them providing inferior education and chargi ...
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What are these private Universities talking about? They are not NON PROFIT INSTITITUTIONS so why should they be exempted from paying taxes? These profit making universities most of them providing inferior education and charging exorbitant prices should be made to pay taxes immediately. How do these institutions demand tax excemptions when they are solely there to make profit? Ghanaians want the government to provide services and they don't want to pay taxes. Tax all of them.

Pelicles, I do agree with you, the President of Ghana should pay taxes like any citizen. He lives virtually free and earns more than any government employee and should be made to pay tax on his salary as the President.
Africanus 10 years ago

The churches should pay taxes too. Ghanaian churches are business entities that make money for their owners, so they should pay taxes as well.

The churches should pay taxes too. Ghanaian churches are business entities that make money for their owners, so they should pay taxes as well.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

THEY WILL PAY.

THEY WILL PAY.
Nana Panin 10 years ago

If the arguments of the CHPU prevails then every organization also deserves exemption for all contribute to the growth of Ghana.
It is time for Ghanaians to wake up to the realization that they have to pay their fair taxes ...
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If the arguments of the CHPU prevails then every organization also deserves exemption for all contribute to the growth of Ghana.
It is time for Ghanaians to wake up to the realization that they have to pay their fair taxes. "Somebody should pay for me to enjoy has to come to an end".
Sammy 10 years ago

You are very sensible and reasonable. Almighty God will richly bless youfor your comments Nana Panin.

You are very sensible and reasonable. Almighty God will richly bless youfor your comments Nana Panin.
COS 90 10 years ago

Our tax systems are very week.This make it easy for more people invade tax which is main source of income for government to develop the nation.Go to south africa, even if you buy ice-water, you pay tax, in short what ever one ...
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Our tax systems are very week.This make it easy for more people invade tax which is main source of income for government to develop the nation.Go to south africa, even if you buy ice-water, you pay tax, in short what ever one buys in south africa, tax included.why can't we adopt such system to strenghten ours.
Before & After 10 years ago

Private university is a business. That is why they admit students who "failed potooooooooo" and charge them huge amounts to teach them O'level stuff, at the end of which they award them degrees. Most of them are totally usele ...
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Private university is a business. That is why they admit students who "failed potooooooooo" and charge them huge amounts to teach them O'level stuff, at the end of which they award them degrees. Most of them are totally useless so they should not complain. All Nations University, Dansoman University (Wesley Grammar University or whatever they call it), Central University, are all substandard; they are only making milking the system. Upgrade the Polytechnics to Universities.
kuku hill 10 years ago

Private universities must pay taxes because they are in serious business. I cannot comprehend why learned individuals such as Professors who have come together to form business ( private universities like any other consortium ...
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Private universities must pay taxes because they are in serious business. I cannot comprehend why learned individuals such as Professors who have come together to form business ( private universities like any other consortium, collecting huge sums of money from poor Ghanaians will want to be exempted from paying taxes. Yet they want to ride on very good roads. Maybe they want to keep the money in their accounts so that when they become ill they can fly out of the country for treatment.CUC,MUCG, AUC,EPUC, DOMINION, JAYEE, what have you.....look Hon. Tekper..... pls collect taxes from all of them. they are collecting too much from us.
Kwankwa 10 years ago

I do not understand why Ghanaians hate paying tax to the core of their bones!! Without taxes how can there be development from the government all of us are crying for? I personally believe that any good citizen or organizatio ...
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I do not understand why Ghanaians hate paying tax to the core of their bones!! Without taxes how can there be development from the government all of us are crying for? I personally believe that any good citizen or organization in Ghana earning decent (beyond that of minimal or survival wage) income should pay tax. This means that even some churches earning millions per year or month should by principle of patriotism and virtue of doing the right thing, pay taxes! Some pastors are earning more than medical doctors, lecturers and even the president, so what prevents them to pay tax to enable the country to meet its obligations? Are we serious as a nation or religious people who are seeking the welfare of our beloved country? See how much some churches are earning from tithe taxes (10% right?) excluding millions from gifts and donations. This is food for thought for all of us. I know some people are going to attack this comment vehemently, but that does not in anyway nullify the facts and the issues. Thank you!
CARDINAL 10 years ago

I do agree with you. Most of these churches are profit making businesses and they should be taxed. The traditional churches like Roman Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Anglican provide humanitarian services to the ...
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I do agree with you. Most of these churches are profit making businesses and they should be taxed. The traditional churches like Roman Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Anglican provide humanitarian services to the community and should be exempted but the babbling speaking in tongues churches with their self anointed Popes, Archbishops and Bishops showmanship churches should be made to pay taxes. Most of these churches are just money making 'machine' for the Pastors and his Elders and they should be taxed.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

One day a hooker went to file her taxes, and for occupation she put prostitution.

The tax collector explained that prostitution was an illegal occupation.

She said she'd have to go home and think about it and that she'd ...
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One day a hooker went to file her taxes, and for occupation she put prostitution.

The tax collector explained that prostitution was an illegal occupation.

She said she'd have to go home and think about it and that she'd call him back in a hour with her occupation.

An hour later she called him and said, "I've got it... I'm a chicken farmer."

He said, "How do you get chicken farmer out of prostitution."

She said, "I raised over a thousand cocks last year."
CARDINAL 10 years ago

Hahahahaha, PrinceWilly, you see a an honourable prostitute trying everything possible to shoulder her societal responsibility? This is a prostitute I can get along with, at least she is honest.

Hahahahaha, PrinceWilly, you see a an honourable prostitute trying everything possible to shoulder her societal responsibility? This is a prostitute I can get along with, at least she is honest.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

ASEIDU NKETIA"CHOOBOI,CHOOBOI,ANYTIME YOU WANT TO SCREW THAT LADY,DO IT ON MY BUI DAM BRICKS.
DON'T DO IT DOGGY,DOGGY STYLE LIKE HOW YOU DROP THE COINS FOR PRINCEWILLY'S GIRL TO PICK BECAUSE SHE WANTS TO PAY HER TAXES.

ASEIDU NKETIA"CHOOBOI,CHOOBOI,ANYTIME YOU WANT TO SCREW THAT LADY,DO IT ON MY BUI DAM BRICKS.
DON'T DO IT DOGGY,DOGGY STYLE LIKE HOW YOU DROP THE COINS FOR PRINCEWILLY'S GIRL TO PICK BECAUSE SHE WANTS TO PAY HER TAXES.
Amenyaglo 10 years ago

Tax them all including the individual pastors, owners, general overseasrs , their Duncanshpis, Otableships etcetera

Tax them all including the individual pastors, owners, general overseasrs , their Duncanshpis, Otableships etcetera
OLDMAN GYASI 10 years ago

THESE fake prohpets taxed their church members every church going day in form of "TITHE" but refuse to pay and apply the same measure (tithe)to the GOV.

THESE fake prohpets taxed their church members every church going day in form of "TITHE" but refuse to pay and apply the same measure (tithe)to the GOV.
ADELE PALMAS. 10 years ago

WELL DONE KWANKWA IF PRIVATE UNI SHOULD
PAY TAXES THEN ALL THE SO-CALLED SOLE-
PROPRIETER CHURCHES SHOULD ALSOPAY TAXES
FOR THEY ARE MAKING THE MOST PROFIT:

WELL DONE KWANKWA IF PRIVATE UNI SHOULD
PAY TAXES THEN ALL THE SO-CALLED SOLE-
PROPRIETER CHURCHES SHOULD ALSOPAY TAXES
FOR THEY ARE MAKING THE MOST PROFIT:
Sammy 10 years ago

Most private universities are owned by the churches.

Most private universities are owned by the churches.
++TAX TO WHOM??++ 10 years ago

They should rather be obliged to use portion to their income to to expand. If they pay tax and some stupid so-called minister embezzles the money, then it is as stupid as it can be.

They should rather be obliged to use portion to their income to to expand. If they pay tax and some stupid so-called minister embezzles the money, then it is as stupid as it can be.
Sammy 10 years ago

You have to be reasonable. We travel outside looking for greener pastures. It is their taxes that grow the countries for us to run over there.

You have to be reasonable. We travel outside looking for greener pastures. It is their taxes that grow the countries for us to run over there.
Junglefire 10 years ago

Its amazing that churches are enjoying tax exemptions when they are the biggest bussinesses in town!! Probably even biiger in business than these quack private universities mushrooming all over the place....Oh, Ghana!!!

Its amazing that churches are enjoying tax exemptions when they are the biggest bussinesses in town!! Probably even biiger in business than these quack private universities mushrooming all over the place....Oh, Ghana!!!
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

The poor country pastor was livid when he confronted his wife with the receipt for a $250 dress she had bought. "How could you do this,don,t you know i have to pay taxes!" he exclaimed.

"I don't know," she wailed, "I was ...
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The poor country pastor was livid when he confronted his wife with the receipt for a $250 dress she had bought. "How could you do this,don,t you know i have to pay taxes!" he exclaimed.

"I don't know," she wailed, "I was standing in the store looking at the dress. Then I found myself trying it on. It was like the Devil was whispering to me, 'Gee, you look great in that dress. You should buy it.'"

"Well," the pastor persisted, "You know how to deal with him! Just tell him, "Get behind me, Satan!"

"I did," replied his wife, "but then he said "It looks great from back here, too!
Kwame 10 years ago

Ignorant submission. First, ask for a change in the Gh Company code, which allows for a registration of a Company Ltd by Guarantee. If you understand the difference btn the two- Ltd by Guarantee and Ltd Liability- this tax ex ...
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Ignorant submission. First, ask for a change in the Gh Company code, which allows for a registration of a Company Ltd by Guarantee. If you understand the difference btn the two- Ltd by Guarantee and Ltd Liability- this tax extension to almost everything now will not arise. This presents to us an extension of tax to Churches, NGOs and Trust entities. Let the Gov't think thru this carefully and avoid this 'pick and choose' tactics. Unless the Gov't is using this to send messages to others concerned.
Sammy 10 years ago

Yes owners of the private universities are making huge profits and they must pay tax. Our problems are rather shifted on the poor. This is sickening. They must.

Yes owners of the private universities are making huge profits and they must pay tax. Our problems are rather shifted on the poor. This is sickening. They must.
KOFI ADDO 10 years ago

Private churches must also pay tax,because the pastors pocket the money the get,they don't do any charity work. Go to East Legon and see their mansions.

Private churches must also pay tax,because the pastors pocket the money the get,they don't do any charity work. Go to East Legon and see their mansions.
ffonky 10 years ago

If you People mean it with your Taxation, then have a look at taxing churches and the Black market Dealers or stop them all from operating.

If you People mean it with your Taxation, then have a look at taxing churches and the Black market Dealers or stop them all from operating.
Bernard 10 years ago

ffonky, i could not agree with you more than to add that Church Leaders should be educated about their responsibility to pay tax on their incomes. They should be made aware that it is not anti Christ if government imposes /i ...
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ffonky, i could not agree with you more than to add that Church Leaders should be educated about their responsibility to pay tax on their incomes. They should be made aware that it is not anti Christ if government imposes /introduces tax on Churches but , it is rather a moral and societal obligation on their part to fufil. This is done all over the world except in certain parts such as Ghana where pastors ,prophets and churh leaders use propaganda to create the impression that any government that imposes tax is anti Christ.
COS 90 10 years ago

Even kayayo people pays tax in differnet form how much these notable institutions do not want to pay tax after charging EXOBITNAT FEES from students and parents.

Even kayayo people pays tax in differnet form how much these notable institutions do not want to pay tax after charging EXOBITNAT FEES from students and parents.
Seth, UK 10 years ago

Absolutely not bad idea because it will increase govt revenue as well as make unis/colleges become more competitive in general delivering of quality education by diversifying and expanding their sources of funding. Note that ...
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Absolutely not bad idea because it will increase govt revenue as well as make unis/colleges become more competitive in general delivering of quality education by diversifying and expanding their sources of funding. Note that its not only cost that produces quality output as subsidies (tax holiday)sometimes breeds non-competitive culture.
Weighing the balances, some of the issues govt should on the other hand consider to regularise the levying of taxes in this industry for now or the near future are as follows;
1. timing - the backlog of new entrants at a point in time
2. course/programmes run by each institution in the framework of govt priorities such as need to train more people in certain professions must be factored into the calculations of taxes or exemptions
3. About 5 years tax holiday for new unis/colleges to build buffer same as the Free Board Zone idea
4. Exempted institution must channel part of profits into govt priority areas like research & devt to be monitored by govt, fee reduction for diable or poor people, etc
5. Govt tax percentage on profits could be retain in the unis/colleges as ownership investments if the unis need those funds to build infrstructure, books,etc.
6. Guess more ......!
Do not get me wrong, afterall these unis/colleges are not charities per se their aim is to make profits so why a gripe to pay taxes on profits? If there can't be free education why then tax free holiday forever? Lets face facts countrymen.
MenayeAFUAforiwa 10 years ago

The same should apply very church that does not have an EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION such as school must be TAXED. The Presbyterian,Methodist the Catholics and Anglicans were those who provided quality education to almost 75% of t ...
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The same should apply very church that does not have an EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION such as school must be TAXED. The Presbyterian,Methodist the Catholics and Anglicans were those who provided quality education to almost 75% of the children in pre and post independence time. They used their money to open schools to educate our children. But these charasmatic churches make millions and millions of money through many means and their pastors ride in expensive cars and live in oppulent vilas without the State getting anything out of them. They must open fee free schools to High School level to cater for the children of their congregants.If they do that then they should enjoy tax free status.
Universities are in to make money so why should they be exempted from paying taxes. The most annoying part of it all is to hear that the PRESIDET of the country does no pay taxes. Whose tax money does he want to feed him and his family? Everybody in the country should contribute his/her qouta to build the country. No EXCEPTION.
Senior citizen Bs. Germany 10 years ago

Yes, the private universities must be made to pay corperate taxes since they are doing real business but to my candid opinion, 25percent tax would be an unprecedented burden rather on the poor students as the taxes recommend ...
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Yes, the private universities must be made to pay corperate taxes since they are doing real business but to my candid opinion, 25percent tax would be an unprecedented burden rather on the poor students as the taxes recommended by the Government would be transfered to their fees which is going to be incredibly high.
Ofori, K. Lawer 10 years ago

Say it again, they must all pay tax. Be careful Otabil's men not calling you names and cursing you for taking away their rich pickings they mercilessly and cunningly get from poor and call it tithe. They want to continue driv ...
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Say it again, they must all pay tax. Be careful Otabil's men not calling you names and cursing you for taking away their rich pickings they mercilessly and cunningly get from poor and call it tithe. They want to continue driving in their latest posh cars, living ostentatious and lavish life, fornicating with the wives of the men and women in their communities and basking themselves in pomposity.
K.K 10 years ago

What about the mushroom churches?

What about the mushroom churches?

‘Private universities make profits and must pay tax’

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