Prepare, review, or classify transactions for Ghana Personal Income Tax (PAYE), annual tax return, or advise on GRA income tax brackets and SSNIT contributions.
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SSNIT deduction timing
Employee's 5.5% SSNIT is deducted before tax calculation (reduces chargeable income).
Chargeable income calculation steps
Step 1: Gross monthly salary (basic + allowances) Step 2: − Exempt allowances (if applicable) Step 3: = Assessable income Step 4: − SSNIT employee contribution (5.5% of basic) Step 5: − Tier 3 voluntary contribution (if any) Step 6: − Other reliefs (see Section 5) Step 7: = Chargeable income Step 8: Apply PAYE brackets (Section 2) Step 9: = Monthly tax
Quarterly instalments
Quarterly instalment payments required (25% of estimated annual tax per quarter).
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Section 1 — Quick reference table
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Ghana (Republic of Ghana) |
| Tax | Personal Income Tax / PAYE (Pay As You Earn) |
| Currency | GHS (Ghana Cedi / ₵) |
| Tax year | Calendar year (1 Jan – 31 Dec) |
| Current tax year | 2024 |
| Tax authority | Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) |
| Return form | Self-Assessment Return |
| Filing portal | https://tpsweb.gra.gov.gh |
| Filing deadline | 30 April of following year |
| SSNIT rate (employee) | 5.5% of basic salary |
| SSNIT rate (employer) | 13% of basic salary |
| Source credit | Kessir/taxcalculatorgh (32 stars) |
| Contributor | Open Accountants Community |
| Validated by | Pending — requires sign-off by a Ghanaian Chartered Accountant |
| Skill version | 1.0 |
Monthly PAYE tax brackets
| Monthly chargeable income (GHS) | Rate | Cumulative income | Cumulative tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 490 | 0% | 490 | 0 |
| Next 110 | 5% | 600 | 5.50 |
| Next 130 | 10% | 730 | 18.50 |
| Next 3,166.67 | 17.5% | 3,896.67 | 572.67 |
| Next 16,000 | 25% | 19,896.67 | 4,572.67 |
| Next 30,520 | 30% | 50,416.67 | 13,728.67 |
| Exceeding 50,416.67 | 35% | — | — |
Annual equivalent brackets
| Annual chargeable income (GHS) | Rate |
|---|---|
| First 5,880 | 0% |
| Next 1,320 | 5% |
| Next 1,560 | 10% |
| Next 38,000 | 17.5% |
| Next 192,000 | 25% |
| Next 366,240 | 30% |
| Over 605,000 | 35% |
SSNIT contributions
| Contribution | Rate | Base |
|---|---|---|
| SSNIT Tier 1 (employee) | 5.5% | Basic salary |
| SSNIT Tier 1 (employer) | 13% | Basic salary |
| Tier 2 (mandatory occupational) | 5% (employer) | Basic salary |
| Tier 3 (voluntary provident) | Variable | — |
Reliefs and deductions
| Relief | Amount / Rule |
|---|---|
| Marriage/responsibility relief | GHS 200/month per child (max 3 children) |
| Disability relief | 25% of assessable income |
| Aged relief (60+) | Additional exempt band |
| Education relief | Fees for approved courses (with receipts) |
| Insurance relief | Premiums paid (life insurance) |
| Mortgage interest | Actual interest on residential property |
Self-employed individuals pay tax on annual profits:
Self-employed annual tax brackets
| Annual chargeable income (GHS) | Rate |
|---|---|
| First 5,880 | 0% |
| 5,881 – 7,200 | 5% |
| 7,201 – 8,760 | 10% |
| 8,761 – 46,760 | 17.5% |
| 46,761 – 238,760 | 25% |
| 238,761 – 605,000 | 30% |
| Over 605,000 | 35% |
Scenario: Employed professional, monthly basic GHS 8,000, monthly allowances GHS 4,000. Total gross = GHS 12,000/month. No Tier 3.
Chargeable income calculation table
| Step | Description | Amount (GHS) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | Basic + allowances | 12,000 |
| − SSNIT (5.5% of basic) | 5.5% × 8,000 | (440) |
| Chargeable income | 11,560 |
Monthly PAYE on GHS 11,560:
Monthly PAYE bracket breakdown
| Bracket | Income in bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 490 | 490 | 0% | 0 |
| Next 110 | 110 | 5% | 5.50 |
| Next 130 | 130 | 10% | 13.00 |
| Next 3,166.67 | 3,166.67 | 17.5% | 554.17 |
| Remaining 7,663.33 | 7,663.33 | 25% | 1,915.83 |
| Monthly tax | 2,488.50 |
Annual tax: GHS 2,488.50 × 12 = GHS 29,862
Key dates table
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Tax year end | 31 December |
| PAYE monthly remittance | 15th of following month |
| Annual return (employees) | 30 April |
| Self-employed quarterly payments | End of each quarter |
| Annual return (self-employed) | 30 April |
Conservative defaults table
| Situation | Conservative position |
|---|---|
| Allowance taxability unclear | Include as chargeable; flag for reviewer |
| SSNIT contribution not documented | Use 5.5% of stated basic; flag |
| Business expense documentation weak | Do not deduct; flag |
| Foreign income | Include if Ghana resident; flag treaty applicability |
| Rental income (undeclared) | Classify as chargeable; flag |
Sources table
| Source | URL |
|---|---|
| Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) | https://gra.gov.gh |
| Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896) | — |
| Revenue Administration Act, 2016 (Act 915) | — |
Kessir/taxcalculatorgh | https://github.com/Kessir/taxcalculatorgh |
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