The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has advised taxpayers to exercise caution when using the “Pepsi App” software to pay taxes.
A number of taxpaying citizens have complained to GRA about being asked to pay their taxes, particularly their income taxes, through the financial app known as “PEPSI,” according to GRA.
“GRA wishes to inform the general public, especially our cherished taxpayers and customers that, the only platform designated for payment of taxes is the GRA’S TAXPAYERS PORTAL which is directly linked to the http://ghana.gov PORTAL. Taxpayers can download any of these apps using an Android or IOS device,” the authority said in a post on Twitter on October 16, 2023.
The GRA has not hired a third party to collect taxes on its behalf, therefore all taxpayers should be aware of that fact as well. This is an intentional attempt to deceive taxpayers and clients, the GRA said.
“Anyone who makes tax payment via PEPSI does so at their own risk. All should therefore take note and be guided accordingly” the authority added.
“Kindly report any incidence and persons involved in these fraudulent acts to the nearest Police Station or GRA Head office, Off Starlets 91 Road, near Accra Sports Stadium, Ministries, or call toll free number 0800 900 110 or email information to mailto:info@gra.gov.gh,” it concluded.