Gift tax calculator Ghana
A gift you receive that is not related to your job or business is a gift from investment, and it is taxed on its market value.
Gifts under a will, on intestacy, or from a spouse, child or parent are not taxable.
How it's calculated
- Value the gift at its market value when you receive it.
- Residents pay 15% of that value; non-residents pay 25%.
An example
A resident who receives a gift worth GH₵10,000 pays GH₵1,500.
Frequently asked questions
Which gifts are taxed?
Gifts received in respect of employment, business or investment, other than under a will, upon intestacy or by transfer to the spouse, child or parent of the person.
How are gifts from employment or business taxed?
They are added to your employment or business income for the year and taxed at the graduated rates. This calculator covers gifts from investment.
When must I file?
Within 21 days of receiving the gift, with a return that describes it, its value, the tax and the donor, and pay the tax at the same time.
Key terms
- Gift from investment
- A gift received other than in respect of business or employment.
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