The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), a major digital platform designed to modernise tax administration, improve taxpayer services and enhance revenue mobilisation across the country.
Speaking during a media engagement session on the new system, the Commissioner-General of the GRA, Mr. Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, described ITAS as a transformative initiative that will revolutionise the way taxes are administered in Ghana.
According to him, the project was initially conceived in 2021 with an expected completion date of 2023, but experienced delays before being revived in 2025. The first phase of the system officially went live on April 1, 2026.
Mr. Sarpong explained that the initial phase focuses on taxpayer registration, tax filing and payment processing. More than 400 taxpayers from the Accra West Area Office have already been onboarded onto the platform.
He disclosed that the next phase of implementation will target large taxpayers, followed by the onboarding of taxpayers across the rest of Accra and eventually the entire country.
“We expect that by July or August, all taxpayers in Ghana will be on the system,” he said.
The Commissioner-General noted that one of the major challenges facing tax administration has been the existence of fragmented and disconnected systems. He said ITAS is designed to integrate these systems into a single platform, allowing the GRA to have a comprehensive view of taxpayers while making compliance easier and more convenient.
As part of future phases, the system will be linked to key institutions, including the Registrar of Companies, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), the National Identification Authority (NIA), the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), and the Passport Office.
Mr. Sarpong explained that these integrations will enable the GRA to improve data sharing, enhance compliance monitoring and strengthen the country’s tax administration framework.
He stressed that the objective is not to burden citizens but to ensure fairness in tax collection while supporting national development through improved revenue generation.
The Commissioner-General also underscored the important role of the media in educating the public about the new system and helping taxpayers understand the changes being introduced.
He described the media as the “fourth estate of the realm” and likened its role to a lampstand that helps project and illuminate important national initiatives.
Mr. Sarpong called on media practitioners to support the GRA’s public education campaign, participate in stakeholder engagements and provide feedback from taxpayers to help improve service delivery.
He emphasized that taxation remains a critical tool for national development and urged all citizens to embrace their tax obligations as a contribution to Ghana’s growth and progress.
The GRA believes the successful implementation of ITAS will significantly improve efficiency, transparency and voluntary tax compliance while supporting the government’s broader digital transformation agenda.
