Finance Minister Tables Bills to Repeal E-Levy, Emissions Levy, and Betting Tax
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has laid before Parliament three key financial bills aimed at repealing the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), the Emissions Levy, and the 10% withholding tax on bet winnings.
The bills—Electronic Transfer Levy (Repeal) Bill 2025, Emissions Levy (Repeal) Bill 2025, and Income Tax Amendment Bill 2025—were presented in line with the government’s commitment, as announced during the 2025 Budget presentation, to remove these taxes to ease the financial burden on citizens and businesses.
Following the presentation, First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor referred the bills to the Finance Committee for further consideration and a subsequent report to Parliament.
The repeal of these levies, if approved, is expected to have significant implications for government revenue and economic activities, particularly in the digital finance and gaming sectors.
