Tax compliance is not just a government responsibility—it is a shared civic duty that fuels national development.

In a bold move to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation, the Ministry of Finance has announced plans to introduce a National Value Added Tax (VAT) Reward Scheme next year. The initiative, unveiled by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is designed to incentivise compliance, reduce tax leakages, and reward responsible taxpayers.

Speaking after engaging staff of the Large Taxpayer Office at the VAT House in Accra, Dr. Ato Forson reaffirmed government’s commitment to empowering tax officials and removing bottlenecks that undermine effective revenue collection.

How the VAT Reward Scheme Works

Under the new scheme, VAT receipts collected by tax-compliant citizens will be entered into national draws, giving participants the opportunity to win attractive rewards. The message is simple but powerful: ask for your VAT receipt, and you could be rewarded.

By encouraging consumers to demand receipts after every taxable transaction, the scheme aims to close gaps in the VAT chain, curb under-reporting, and ensure that taxes due to the state are fully accounted for.

This is a shift from enforcement alone to positive reinforcement, placing citizens at the centre of Ghana’s tax compliance efforts.

Why This Matters

VAT remains one of Ghana’s most important sources of domestic revenue—funding schools, hospitals, roads, and social protection programmes. Yet, non-compliance and weak enforcement continue to cost the nation millions in lost revenue every year.

The VAT Reward Scheme recognizes that every Ghanaian has a role to play in building a fair and efficient tax system. When citizens demand receipts, businesses are compelled to declare sales accurately, improving transparency and accountability across the economy.

Part of Broader Tax Reforms

The reward scheme forms part of a wider package of tax administration reforms scheduled to roll out next year. These include:

A redesigned VAT system to simplify processes

The deployment of fiscal electronic devices to improve compliance

Enhanced data accuracy and transparency in revenue reporting

According to Dr. Ato Forson, these reforms are critical to building “a modern, fair, and efficient revenue system” capable of supporting government’s broader agenda of Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation.

A Call to Action

This initiative is a call to:

Citizens: Demand your VAT receipt—every time

Businesses: Play your part by declaring sales honestly

Institutions: Support transparent systems that reward compliance

Tax compliance is not punishment—it is participation.
It is how citizens invest in their country’s future.

With the VAT Reward Scheme, Ghana is sending a clear message:
Doing the right thing should pay—and it will.


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