The Ministry of the Interior has clarified that it is not responsible for the reported 20% tax deduction on the rent allowances of security services personnel, amid growing concern within the ranks.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, April 11, the Ministry said its attention had been drawn to widespread media reports suggesting it had effected the deduction. It, however, firmly denied any involvement, stating that it does not have the mandate to impose or deduct taxes on allowances paid to security personnel.
“The Ministry wishes to clarify that it does not have the mandate to deduct tax from the rent allowance of security services personnel,” the statement said.
According to the Ministry, the deduction was carried out at source by the Ministry of Finance in line with existing tax laws. It explained that the process falls within the legal and administrative functions of the Finance Ministry, not the Interior Ministry.
The clarification comes as uncertainty and frustration mount among affected personnel, many of whom have raised concerns about the impact of the deduction on their already stretched finances.
It added that the government will not short-change security personnel and will continue to prioritise their well-being, even as concerns over the tax deduction persist.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
