The Ghana Revenue Authority has extended the deadline for the filings of second quarter Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT) and May 2026 Value Added Tax (VAT), National Health Insurance Levy (HIL), and Communications Service Tax (CST) following the heavy downpours on June 29 2026.
The GRA stated that the deadline which according to the tax calendar is usually due on the last working day of the month following the tax payable period, has been extended to Monday,July 6,2026 to help support affected parties of the floods.
The authority further assured tax payers who file within the stipulated deadline of not being liable for late filing penalties.
It however stressed that “normal penalties will apply to returns made after the extended deadline”.
GRA also encouraged the use of its Taxpayer’s Portal to file returns to minimize travel and avoid delays.
It also added that the move “is a targeted relief measure intended to assist taxpayers affected by the flooding to meet their tax obligations without incurring immediate penalties”.
The GRA then expressed its commitment to maintaining uninterrupted tax administration while supporting businesses during this difficult period.
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