Kwesi Pratt backs plans to tax private universities

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cha 12 years ago

A paid thief calling himself a journalist

A paid thief calling himself a journalist
chakporu 12 years ago

KWASI PRATT SAY IT THAT IS THE TRUTH . EVIL PEOPLE WHO DONT WISH THE COUNTRY WELL THINKS ITS BAD BUT THEY KNOW THE RIGHT THING . MAY GOD KEEP ON BLESSING U DONT MIND THE EVIL DOERS KEEP ON DOING THE GUD JOB. THEY MUST PAY THE ...
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KWASI PRATT SAY IT THAT IS THE TRUTH . EVIL PEOPLE WHO DONT WISH THE COUNTRY WELL THINKS ITS BAD BUT THEY KNOW THE RIGHT THING . MAY GOD KEEP ON BLESSING U DONT MIND THE EVIL DOERS KEEP ON DOING THE GUD JOB. THEY MUST PAY THE TAX !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

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

The ...
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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 12 years ago

"...the tax was justified to the extent that it is going to be charged on profits..."

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

In the case of educational institutions the products are the ...
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"...the tax was justified to the extent that it is going to be charged on profits..."

And 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!
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

PRIVATE COLLEGES, PRIVATE BUSINESSES, PRIVATE TAXIS, PRIVATE WATEVER. U WILL ALL PAY. EVEN IF U MAKE A 1 CEDI PROFIT, U WILL PAY!

PRIVATE COLLEGES, PRIVATE BUSINESSES, PRIVATE TAXIS, PRIVATE WATEVER. U WILL ALL PAY. EVEN IF U MAKE A 1 CEDI PROFIT, U WILL PAY!
karota 12 years ago

B'COS OF OTABIL YOU WANT TO TAX PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES.GO AHEAD.BUT I KNOW WHO THE LORD HAS BLESSED NO MAN CAN DESTROY.

B'COS OF OTABIL YOU WANT TO TAX PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES.GO AHEAD.BUT I KNOW WHO THE LORD HAS BLESSED NO MAN CAN DESTROY.
GHANAS CANCER=UGLY ASHANTIS 12 years ago

WHO TOLD YOU EMPTY HEADED OTABIL SUPPORTERS THAT GOD HAS BLESSED OTABIL ? WHAT HAS HE DONE WELL TO RECEIVE GOD BLESSING?HOW MANY NEEDY STUDENTS HAS HE HELPED TO COMPLETE HIS SCHOOL FREE OF CHARGE?WHAT CONTRIBUTION HAS HE MADE ...
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WHO TOLD YOU EMPTY HEADED OTABIL SUPPORTERS THAT GOD HAS BLESSED OTABIL ? WHAT HAS HE DONE WELL TO RECEIVE GOD BLESSING?HOW MANY NEEDY STUDENTS HAS HE HELPED TO COMPLETE HIS SCHOOL FREE OF CHARGE?WHAT CONTRIBUTION HAS HE MADE TO THE LIVES OF THE GENUINE NEEDY IN SOCIETY?
kagee 12 years ago

I agree with u karota. I am convinced that the decision makers in this government are not deep thinking. Kwesi Pratt is confused and still lives in the Kumar era apart from the fact that he hates and envies the rich and well ...
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I agree with u karota. I am convinced that the decision makers in this government are not deep thinking. Kwesi Pratt is confused and still lives in the Kumar era apart from the fact that he hates and envies the rich and well to do. He forgets that to him that has more will be added.Any increase in taxes will be passed on to the students whether from rich or poor home. With the increasing numbers of sss products for university from the senseless obsession of reducing the sss from 4 to 3yrs it would be wiser for the private educational institutions to be supported rather than burdened. If they need to maintain standards then they will have to raise the fees to make up for the taxes which are rather too high.They pay their own lectures, maintain infrastructure and improve quality as well as service loans which they might have used to start. If the aim is Rev Otabi l then it's too late.He has already made it and nothing can be done about it. Apart from his university he has more and will make more.
Sogreh Sie 12 years ago

Homesense,
I disagree with you. I don't think private universities are providing education because they love the Ghanaian youth but rather to make profit as a business. If they don't make profit, they'll fold, however if the ...
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Homesense,
I disagree with you. I don't think private universities are providing education because they love the Ghanaian youth but rather to make profit as a business. If they don't make profit, they'll fold, however if they make profit, they should pay the 25% amendment fee on the profit. The government provide services to these universities who are not out to really help the youth, if you think about it critically. Who pays for the roads the schools buses and cars ride on? Who provide police protection to the school? How are these services provided by the government supposed to be paid for? Do you think it is a smart idea for the government to go borrow money to pay public servants who provide services to private universities who are raking in profits in the hundreds of thousands? These schools are charging exorbitant prices for their fees, I should know because I pay my brother's fees,yet we want to give them free government services. Where have you heard that before? Churches are a different ball game and even with that, when a church get politically involved, it is treated as a business and charge taxes by the revoking of their exemption status. The public universities do not have to pay taxes because they are government owned and provide national services to make up for the investment by the government. Private universities are not government owned and therefore not held to the same standards. Look at it carefully from another angle, Homesense.
PRATT'S HEAD IS UNTIGHT 12 years ago

I WILL NOT AND NEVER COUNT KWESI PRATT TO NORMAL HUMAN BEINGS.

I WILL NOT AND NEVER COUNT KWESI PRATT TO NORMAL HUMAN BEINGS.

Skydoesminecraft 12 years ago

Budder

Budder
Rockson 12 years ago

I can see where Kwasi is coming from, since most private Universities in Ghana are profit oriented. They charge exorbitant fees, pay their Professors meager salaries and do barely nothing to improve the infrastructure. When e ...
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I can see where Kwasi is coming from, since most private Universities in Ghana are profit oriented. They charge exorbitant fees, pay their Professors meager salaries and do barely nothing to improve the infrastructure. When excess funds are used to improve school facilities and the well being of the lecturers for the benefit of the students and the general public, it is a win win situation.However, our schools do not operate in this arena. The tax must be coined to exempt capital and other infrastructural developments so that profits will not run into the owners pockets.
kagee 12 years ago

Don't the lecturers pay income tax.? And who said they pay lecturers meager salaries? Have we forgotten that tertiary institutions are capital intensive and that loans are serviced with their so called big profits? If kwesi P ...
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Don't the lecturers pay income tax.? And who said they pay lecturers meager salaries? Have we forgotten that tertiary institutions are capital intensive and that loans are serviced with their so called big profits? If kwesi Pratt has started a business without stolen money he will appreciate what it means.
Nii 12 years ago

This not really to back K-Pratt Jnr, but just to say that, tuition fees need not be increased due to the change in law bringing private universities into tax net. They only pay tax if they make some profits, so they have to k ...
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This not really to back K-Pratt Jnr, but just to say that, tuition fees need not be increased due to the change in law bringing private universities into tax net. They only pay tax if they make some profits, so they have to keep adequate records to show their income and expenditure in a proper way. They need to employ qualified accountants to help them to do that.

No university must increase tuition fee for the reason to pay taxes. Government is not asking the university authorities to levy any amount on the students who are already suffering. They could increase fees to meet their expenses but NOT to pay taxes, for without profit, there would no payment of taxes. Don't "squeeze the students to pay taxes - that is not the law!

There is the need to educate the masses about taxes as obligation to a nation so people don't see it as a "monster".In my view, this law would not affect students directly as it is not a levy, perse on tuition fee collected but on profits.The law should not be misconstrued just to arise public agitation.

In a way it will go to benefit the students as it would reveal those universities that are over charging the students to make excess profits.

It must be noted that, private universities are different from the publice ones, in that the public ones donot charge commercial tuition rates as the private one do.

The private universities charge tuition fees for the service of teaching the students to obtain degrees, etc. Their service is therefore the teaching, and NOT the students as someone is suggesting.
Homesense 12 years ago

Nii, I like your analysis, but want to ask: Aside fees(various)paid by students, what else brings money - and profit - to the private Universities? I would like to be educated on that.

Nii, I like your analysis, but want to ask: Aside fees(various)paid by students, what else brings money - and profit - to the private Universities? I would like to be educated on that.
GM 12 years ago

Kwesi you are very honest

Kwesi you are very honest
fact 12 years ago

in fact he is the most honest among the lot

in fact he is the most honest among the lot
princewilly@ymail.com 12 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."

LET THEM PAY 10% ON THE MONEY THEY EARN
Kwabena Appiah 12 years ago

it is the waste in the Ghana system that the Govt should clean up and not looking for more money. this man has no idea what he is talking about.

it is the waste in the Ghana system that the Govt should clean up and not looking for more money. this man has no idea what he is talking about.
Sogreh Sie 12 years ago

Kwabena,
So you want these Universities to make a lot of profit but pay no taxes on these profits yet access government services free while the government borrows money to pay these public servants to provide the services to ...
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Kwabena,
So you want these Universities to make a lot of profit but pay no taxes on these profits yet access government services free while the government borrows money to pay these public servants to provide the services to these universities. How do you expect the govt to clean up when almost all businesses and institutions have tax exemptions? Help me understand your reasoning!

Zombie Killer 12 years ago

But how money is gona come from thiopental private universities?corrupt government

But how money is gona come from thiopental private universities?corrupt government
GM 12 years ago

Most honest journalist in ghana

Most honest journalist in ghana
PHILTY McNASTY 12 years ago

Yes I agree private universities must pay taxes too. They collect chocolate fee don't they? Why should the poor guy pay tax whiles people private universities don't?

Actually the tax net must spread to include churches to ...
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Yes I agree private universities must pay taxes too. They collect chocolate fee don't they? Why should the poor guy pay tax whiles people private universities don't?

Actually the tax net must spread to include churches too, which collect money in the orm of tithes, offerings and general donations. Why must Duncan Williams for instance o tax free? If you have looked at it people like Mensa Otabil own churches and universities, and pay no tax whilst my poor relatives do. Nonsense, tax every able bodied adult resident in Ghana, who works and earn an income. Who said e can develop, pain free? Tax them stupid.
1 O'clock 12 years ago

churches and pastors should be next.. They are winking the congregation too much.In fact pastors and Churches 4 Pay.

churches and pastors should be next.. They are winking the congregation too much.In fact pastors and Churches 4 Pay.
Kantanka HH 12 years ago

Kwesi Pratt receiving sizable reward here and there for hypocrasy. We are fed up with your scheming opportunism.

Kwesi Pratt receiving sizable reward here and there for hypocrasy. We are fed up with your scheming opportunism.
Sogreh Sie 12 years ago

How's that scheming opportunism? You don't think a private company, educational institution or otherwise, should pay taxes? What is your reasoning behind this besides the fact that you think Pratt is a schemer?

How's that scheming opportunism? You don't think a private company, educational institution or otherwise, should pay taxes? What is your reasoning behind this besides the fact that you think Pratt is a schemer?
KWAME 12 years ago

It is important to always review our laws to respond to current developments in the country and the world at large. Policies are made to deal with certain situations at a point in time but it is also important to revisit thos ...
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It is important to always review our laws to respond to current developments in the country and the world at large. Policies are made to deal with certain situations at a point in time but it is also important to revisit those policies to find out whether the objectives for which the policies are made are being achieved.
The tax holidays may have been granted to the private universities because of an objective intended to be achieved. We need to ask ourselves whether those policies are being achieved.
For me this should not be an issue of debate but we should find out to what extent is the intention of granting tax holiday to the private universities being achieved. All the theories being propounded are not necessary.
Ownwers of these entities are making so much money on the pretext that they are filling a need but shouldn't they also contribute to the building of this nation?
It is time for government to relook at all the tax holidays and to determine whether the objectives of the holidays are being achieved.
Thanks
KENASS 12 years ago

Think of the consequences:

(1) The tax burden will be passed on tO the students, hence parents/guardians.

(2) Parents/Guardians of all or most of the students in the private universities pay taxes to the government in ...
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Think of the consequences:

(1) The tax burden will be passed on tO the students, hence parents/guardians.

(2) Parents/Guardians of all or most of the students in the private universities pay taxes to the government in one form or another.

(3) My son in one of the private universities returned home with a bill of GHC2,400.00 plus to be paid next semester instead of GHC1,800.00 plus that he paid last semester (no additional item) only the fees has been hiked!). So imagine what would happen if taxes are imposed on these universities. Many students would have to drop out from school to the detriment of the nation.

(4) It is the duty of the government to provide education for all Ghanaians and if the government is not able to do that and private individuals have taken up the responsibility why then tax them. Educational institutions need a lot of money to improve their infrastructure base such as providing accommodation for students (shylock landlords provide hostels to students at cut-throat prices. My son pays GHC1,000.00 a semester for a room occupying four (4) students i.e. the landlord makes GHC4,000.00 a semester for one room!), equipment for science and IT laboritories etc. etc.

(5) As I have already indicate in (1) above the tax burden will be shifted to parents/guardians through increase in school fees. I know the government has no control over the fees these private universities charge. Therefore this will be an avenue for them to exploit students the more.

(6) So I think it is not advisable as parents would be at the receiving end.

(7) I rather think the churches must be heavily taxed because they make a lot of money from the 'collection' they receive from their congregation.
The pastors of some of these 'one-man' churches live extravagantly. They wear the latest suits, buy the latest V8 vehicles, build 'castle-like' mansions, travel abroad like going to their villages all at the expense of the congregation. THEY ARE THOSE TO BE TAXED.
Sogreh Sie 12 years ago

Well Kwame, Tax Holidays are usually granted for a period of time and if that's the strategy that was adopted, how much time did they give each university. Were the universities treated as a case by case or the issue was incl ...
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Well Kwame, Tax Holidays are usually granted for a period of time and if that's the strategy that was adopted, how much time did they give each university. Were the universities treated as a case by case or the issue was included in the tax laws and for how long? Did the govt specifically devote a subsection of the law to private universities, if not, then they are right to revisit that part of the law and seal the loophole to make these universities pay after their honeymoon period is over
SYDNEY 12 years ago

PRATT ONLY CARES ABT FREE FREE FREE THINGS EVEN THO HE ONLY GOES AROUND DOING NOTHING BUT ADVANCING CHILDISH ARGUEMENTS TO SUPPORT NDC WHETHER THEY ARE RIGHT OR WRONG....HUNGRY STOMACH POLITICIAN KWASI PRATT HAS NOTHING TO OF ...
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PRATT ONLY CARES ABT FREE FREE FREE THINGS EVEN THO HE ONLY GOES AROUND DOING NOTHING BUT ADVANCING CHILDISH ARGUEMENTS TO SUPPORT NDC WHETHER THEY ARE RIGHT OR WRONG....HUNGRY STOMACH POLITICIAN KWASI PRATT HAS NOTHING TO OFFER TO THIS TOPIC SO WHY INTERVIEW HIM AT ALL AT ALL...HE IS ONLY NOISY AND A POPULIST.

Sogreh Sie 12 years ago

Did you read the article? What he said have nothing to do with NDC but rather to benefit Ghana, Sydney!

Did you read the article? What he said have nothing to do with NDC but rather to benefit Ghana, Sydney!
Egya 12 years ago

crazy, crazy, crazy. we must encourage education, not tax it.

crazy, crazy, crazy. we must encourage education, not tax it.
LONTO-BOY 12 years ago

The Government should also go after the large mining companies, businesses and large multinational companies who indulge in tax evasion. These foreign companies fraudulently depress profits made in Ghana to evade tax. This de ...
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The Government should also go after the large mining companies, businesses and large multinational companies who indulge in tax evasion. These foreign companies fraudulently depress profits made in Ghana to evade tax. This deprive Ghana of huge amounts of tax revenue.
Nana Panin 12 years ago

I beg to differ with Assiamah. If his argument holds, the Zoomlion should not pay taxes. Asogli should not pay taxes. Antrak should not pay taxes. The mines should not pay taxes. All of them and many more like them need m ...
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I beg to differ with Assiamah. If his argument holds, the Zoomlion should not pay taxes. Asogli should not pay taxes. Antrak should not pay taxes. The mines should not pay taxes. All of them and many more like them need money to expand their infra structure and build capacity.
Yesuba 12 years ago

Private Universities should set themselves as TAX EXEMPT Institutions.
In the developed world some of these institutions are centers of excellence and innovation in the development of young talent and new technologies and in ...
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Private Universities should set themselves as TAX EXEMPT Institutions.
In the developed world some of these institutions are centers of excellence and innovation in the development of young talent and new technologies and industries. Let us think Strategically and stop this myopic nonsense.

Kwesi Pratt think about this:

CORPORATE ENTITIES DO NOT PAY TAXES. TTHEIR CLIENTS AND CUSTMERS DO !!

IF you not agree or understand this idea talk to any professional ACCOUNTANT or business man worth his salt. The well managed universities will increase their fees to achieve their profit targets or find ways to reduce their taxable income not their cash flow if taxed. Meaning a lot of young talent cannot afford university education and will become a part of a lost generation.

If the government wants to raise revenue then it should tax all private educational institutions which will be a dumb idea.
Kwesi Pratt Education is a very strategic component of our future development. The debate should not be about TAXATION but how we can have a better one that produces very competitive talent that can help us create or manufacture/produce goods and services for ourselves and export to create more jobs for our people.
Kwesi I am sorry you are dim witted and visionless like our current leaders when it comes to education.

Change the Debate from TAXATION to How we can improve our schools to churn out the best talent.
KENASS 12 years ago

The Government should wake up on corporate taxes. Many of these corporations enjoy five (5) years tax holiday. Before the five years expire they change the corporate name to form a new company in order to continue enjoying ...
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The Government should wake up on corporate taxes. Many of these corporations enjoy five (5) years tax holiday. Before the five years expire they change the corporate name to form a new company in order to continue enjoying the tax holiday, even though their functions and names of the directors have not changed. And some government officials in authority for a pittance aid and abett in this nefarious activities.
Sogreh Sie 12 years ago

Yesuba,
I don't think Pratt is visionless as you made it sound. You don't need an accountant to help you understand this issue. These schools are profit making businesses and the only thing being taxed is their profit and yo ...
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Yesuba,
I don't think Pratt is visionless as you made it sound. You don't need an accountant to help you understand this issue. These schools are profit making businesses and the only thing being taxed is their profit and you think they should not pay, then the govt will be right to charge them annually for providing services for these universities such as roads, police protection etc. Where should the government get all the money to pay these public servants that provide services to all these 63 schools? Help me understand your reasoning. These universities are providing the most basic of education for these kids. How many of the graduates have come to help build mother Ghana with the education they gain in these schools? I mean really made a change in Ghana? Point five of these graduates and the way they impacted Ghana and I will support your stand.
Seth, UK 12 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. 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.
shika 12 years ago

Profit tax is very very very good for ghana. they have sponsorship from GETFUND for a long time now. Did they refuse the help?

Profit tax is very very very good for ghana. they have sponsorship from GETFUND for a long time now. Did they refuse the help?
Kukuu 12 years ago

Who is Kwesi Pratt? Can he not just shut the fuck of his bloody mouth. He seems to have comment for everything the goes on in Ghana. His comments are of no value and of no use.

Who is Kwesi Pratt? Can he not just shut the fuck of his bloody mouth. He seems to have comment for everything the goes on in Ghana. His comments are of no value and of no use.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!! 12 years ago

The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is ha ...
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The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is hanging on mother Ghana's Neck through the nearest Windows for Ghana to move forward.
LovelyMe 12 years ago

Chiefs are sellings lands costing thousands of cedis daily without paying taxes.They must be made to pay taxes on those huge amounts

Chiefs are sellings lands costing thousands of cedis daily without paying taxes.They must be made to pay taxes on those huge amounts
ffonky 12 years ago

Hallo Mr. Pratt what do you think about taxing churches and Black market Money Dealers. Locate them all and put them under Taxation or stop them all from operating publicly

Hallo Mr. Pratt what do you think about taxing churches and Black market Money Dealers. Locate them all and put them under Taxation or stop them all from operating publicly
MR YOUNG 12 years ago

Mr pratt u are right. Private univ. must pay cooperate taxe because they are not charitable in its deliveries. they make huge sum of profits all year long: from regular students fees, mature students, weekends schools and wha ...
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Mr pratt u are right. Private univ. must pay cooperate taxe because they are not charitable in its deliveries. they make huge sum of profits all year long: from regular students fees, mature students, weekends schools and what have u. they must pay tax. give to Ceasor what belongs to ceasor.....adage
Barima Yaw 12 years ago

True

True
Who is this Pratt 12 years ago

Who is this Pratt? Who is he at all? Can someone tells me who is this man and what e does for our dear country Ghana?

Who is this Pratt? Who is he at all? Can someone tells me who is this man and what e does for our dear country Ghana?
Zegbete 12 years ago

They have to pay taxes from profit made period.

They have to pay taxes from profit made period.
Jade 12 years ago

African churches are big business. If Mahama wants to raise money fairly he should tax churches who are sucking blood from the poor, desperate and vunerable

African churches are big business. If Mahama wants to raise money fairly he should tax churches who are sucking blood from the poor, desperate and vunerable
richmond agbodeka-zenith src presiden 12 years ago

how much profit do the private universities make. the little profits are use for infrastructural development of the institution in order to have a better environment for learning and academic excellence of students of our dea ...
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how much profit do the private universities make. the little profits are use for infrastructural development of the institution in order to have a better environment for learning and academic excellence of students of our dear nation Ghana.unless of course government want to help these institutions to increase school fees forgeting that students from this institutions do national service as well and they work in the same environment as does from the public institutions.there is thefore a need for government to subsidise the fees that is being charge and regulate the amount charge. currently about three of the current government miniters are products of my school and they are contributing very well towards our nation's growth.
Jade 12 years ago

Tax the churches

Tax the churches
Senior citizen Bs. Germany 12 years ago

The Universities must pay taxes to justify their role in the quest of Nation building. This is not envy or pull him down business but considering the huge school fees they charge, it would help if they also pay some part of ...
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The Universities must pay taxes to justify their role in the quest of Nation building. This is not envy or pull him down business but considering the huge school fees they charge, it would help if they also pay some part of their profits as income tax as their quota for Nation building.I suggest at least 10 percent of their profit, would be proper than the huge 25per cent suggested by the Government which the operaters will invariable add it to the fees of the unfurtunate students.
OBURUMANKUMA 12 years ago

who is Kwesi Pratt?

who is Kwesi Pratt?
CONCERNED CITIZEN 12 years ago

If the poor labourer with GES or any other MDA pays tax from they little salary they receive, why should the bourgeoisie be exempted. i would add that those that run the physical science programs should thave thier rate reduc ...
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If the poor labourer with GES or any other MDA pays tax from they little salary they receive, why should the bourgeoisie be exempted. i would add that those that run the physical science programs should thave thier rate reduced.
Victor Amartey 12 years ago

Yeah Govt can do csme taxation on Private Unis but 25% is that high. Govt could have pushed a soft levy of say 8 or 12%.

Mind you the private unis will equally do a roll over of cost on students where parents will end up ...
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Yeah Govt can do csme taxation on Private Unis but 25% is that high. Govt could have pushed a soft levy of say 8 or 12%.

Mind you the private unis will equally do a roll over of cost on students where parents will end up coughing extra to fund wards' fees in the rather turbulent Ghanaian Economy.
Nana Oben 12 years ago

Kwesi, before you tax our private universities, which are educating our workforce without any stipend or donations from Alumini or government, you should SHOUT TO THE GOVERNMENT TO STOP THE PERPETUAL TAX HOLIDAYS TO ALL FORE ...
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Kwesi, before you tax our private universities, which are educating our workforce without any stipend or donations from Alumini or government, you should SHOUT TO THE GOVERNMENT TO STOP THE PERPETUAL TAX HOLIDAYS TO ALL FOREIGN COMPANIES, ESPECIALLY THE MINING CO's THAT LEAVE US NOTHING BUT DESTROYED ENVIRONMENT, WATER BODIES, FARMLANDS. At least when we finally get a sensible and caring government that will create jobs, we will have the educated manpower created by the private universities. THAT WILL BE THEIR TAX CONTRIBUTIONS!!
Concerned 12 years ago

If the universities are going to reinvest the profits back into their institutions, they should be given tax relief but if they are going to take out the money and spend it like any business, they should pay taxes like everyo ...
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If the universities are going to reinvest the profits back into their institutions, they should be given tax relief but if they are going to take out the money and spend it like any business, they should pay taxes like everyone else. The gov't needs to give them the incentive to reinvest.
Ekow JAPAN 12 years ago

I SUPPORT KWESI PRATT.ONE MAN CHURCHES SHOULD PAY TAX

I SUPPORT KWESI PRATT.ONE MAN CHURCHES SHOULD PAY TAX
zomabi 12 years ago

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES YOU DONT WANT TO PAY TAX BUT YOU WANT ECONOMIC PROGRESS, THIS KIND OF THINKING WILL NOT EVEN HOLD IN HEAVEN

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES YOU DONT WANT TO PAY TAX BUT YOU WANT ECONOMIC PROGRESS, THIS KIND OF THINKING WILL NOT EVEN HOLD IN HEAVEN
Kweku in Sierra Leone 12 years ago

Taxes mean development! why exempt some if they make profits???

Taxes mean development! why exempt some if they make profits???
Whatever 12 years ago

I don't see any reason why private university should be exempted from tax payments

I don't see any reason why private university should be exempted from tax payments
bf 12 years ago

ei! mr. know all about everything in Ghana. he comments on everything whether is it good or not. bad governance of the government in power

ei! mr. know all about everything in Ghana. he comments on everything whether is it good or not. bad governance of the government in power
kay 12 years ago

why universities but not president and MP's monthly pay.Mr.president enjoy everything free. tax free on his presidency pay including ministers and some high diginities. ghanaians will continue to surfer bcos they all blind

why universities but not president and MP's monthly pay.Mr.president enjoy everything free. tax free on his presidency pay including ministers and some high diginities. ghanaians will continue to surfer bcos they all blind
TAMBRO 12 years ago

ITS ABOUT TIME CHURCHES START PAYING TAXES,SINCE THE CHURCH BUSSINESS IS BOOMING THAN ANY OTHER INDUSTY.THE SO CALLED PRIESTS AND PASTORS ARE ESTORTING MONEY FROM THE POOR AND STARVING THEM WHILST THEY ARE BUYING PORSH CARS I ...
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ITS ABOUT TIME CHURCHES START PAYING TAXES,SINCE THE CHURCH BUSSINESS IS BOOMING THAN ANY OTHER INDUSTY.THE SO CALLED PRIESTS AND PASTORS ARE ESTORTING MONEY FROM THE POOR AND STARVING THEM WHILST THEY ARE BUYING PORSH CARS IN THE NAME OF GOD WITHOUT PAYING ANY TAX.A LOT OF CHURCHES ARE OPERATING IN SCHOOLS AND OTHER AREAS WITHOUT EVEN BEEN REGISTERED BUT OPERATE FREELY IN GOD`S NAME.
concerned citizen 12 years ago

Bad idea!!! Schools are not-for profit entities therefore not subjected to business taxes. If this happens then all churches must pay fair share of taxes too.

Bad idea!!! Schools are not-for profit entities therefore not subjected to business taxes. If this happens then all churches must pay fair share of taxes too.
JH New York 12 years ago

Its wrong to suggest that Schools or Churches should pay taxes for the singular reason that,Institutions and Churches are not Registered as Corporate Entities and therefore,do not and Cannot pay taxes.
So whoever authorized ...
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Its wrong to suggest that Schools or Churches should pay taxes for the singular reason that,Institutions and Churches are not Registered as Corporate Entities and therefore,do not and Cannot pay taxes.
So whoever authorized the Amendment of the law and the person who actualy made the Change Exhibited their disregard of existing Corporate laws.And endangering the welfare of Students,as this increase which is uncalled for would be passed on to Students.All in the name of revenue generation.
I think the Conference of Private Universities Should go to the Courts.
The argument that the School makes a lot of money is neither here nor there.B'cos they have to pay a pretty fair remunerations to Lectures to maintain them in the school.
Why should we even attempt to Calculate about how much profit they makes.This is jealous Ghanaian attitude as usual.
I implore Kwesi Pratt and the others. who Support this nonsense to see the Psychiatrist,Dr Osei at Asylum Hospital
JH New York 12 years ago

Ghana government should wake-up form her slumber! For how many Centuries shall we continued to be asleep while we subjects our own peoples to hardships.
It's only a Ghanaian leader and so called legislators who would sugges ...
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Ghana government should wake-up form her slumber! For how many Centuries shall we continued to be asleep while we subjects our own peoples to hardships.
It's only a Ghanaian leader and so called legislators who would suggest Taxes on Condom and Schools instead of adjusting the 5 years taxes free holidays enjoyed by Mining Companies.It's a well known facts that this privilege is abused to the letter.
That is at the end of the five years tax free periods, those Companies Windup to take a
new business name but is the same one and old Company.Enjoys another 5yrs taxes free so on and so forth.Are our leaders and CEOs
not more than aware of this practice.
So being aware of this maneuvers,is it not time time to get them on a round table to demand some small,reasonable and Common Sense approach taxes fair to both sides,instead of taxes on Condoms and Schools ?.
Leadership Problem in Ghana !
Kwaku 12 years ago

Kwasi you hate anything private but behave as a Socialist with Capitalist
Trappings. Encourage Public UNVI to operate efficiently to reduce waste

Kwasi you hate anything private but behave as a Socialist with Capitalist
Trappings. Encourage Public UNVI to operate efficiently to reduce waste

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