Govt to Deploy AI to Improve Tax Collection
President John Dramani Mahama says government will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to improve tax collection as part of efforts to increase domestic revenue without introducing new taxes.
Speaking during a meeting with the Kwahu Business Advocacy Group at the Jubilee House, the President said government is prioritising efficiency in tax administration rather than placing additional financial burdens on businesses and Ghanaians.
According to him, the use of artificial intelligence will modernise revenue collection by helping tax authorities detect leakages, improve compliance and strengthen monitoring systems. He explained that technology has become an essential tool for enhancing public sector efficiency and ensuring that existing tax laws are implemented more effectively.
President Mahama said government is determined to broaden the country’s tax base through innovation, digitalisation and stronger enforcement instead of imposing fresh taxes on individuals and businesses.
He noted that many eligible taxpayers remain outside the tax net, while inefficiencies within the revenue collection system continue to limit the country’s ability to mobilise domestic resources. Artificial intelligence, he said, will help address these challenges by improving data analysis, identifying undeclared economic activities and supporting evidence-based tax administration.
The President stressed that increasing domestic revenue remains critical to financing national development, reducing dependence on external borrowing and creating fiscal space for investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare and other priority sectors.
He assured the business community that government remains committed to maintaining a stable and predictable tax regime that supports enterprise development and encourages investment.
President Mahama added that improving efficiency in tax collection would not only generate additional revenue but also promote fairness by ensuring that all eligible taxpayers contribute their fair share toward national development.
He reiterated that government has no intention of introducing new taxes to increase revenue but will instead focus on plugging loopholes, strengthening compliance and leveraging technology to maximise collections under the existing tax framework.
The President also reaffirmed government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive through policies that promote private sector growth, investment and job creation.
He expressed confidence that stronger collaboration between government and the business community, coupled with the adoption of modern technology, would improve revenue mobilisation while supporting economic growth and fiscal sustainability.
President Mahama encouraged businesses to continue engaging with government on policy reforms, assuring them that their concerns would remain central to efforts aimed at building a more competitive economy and a transparent, efficient and business-friendly tax administration system.
