While paying taxes is compulsory, teachers and nurses can also apply for the 2025 tax relief. This tax relief, if approved, will result in a reduction in the amount of tax you are charged each month of the year. In this post, we will share with you how to download and fill out the form, who to contact to submit the form, as well as the closing date for the submission. Do not be in a hurry to skip any information provided here.
What is a tax relief?
Tax relief is a reduction in the amount of tax an individual or business owes to the government, usually offered to support specific financial needs or encourage certain behaviors, such as saving for retirement, taking care of dependents, or investing in education. For example, if a teacher applies for a tax relief due to having elderly dependents, their monthly taxable income may be reduced by GHS 200, meaning they pay less tax and keep more of their salary.
Unfortunately, many teachers and nurses are unable to take advantage of the tax relief systems provided within the tax laws of Ghana. This leads to the continuous overburdening of teachers and nurses each month and year.
In this post, we will provide all the basic information you need to apply for the 2025 tax relief for teachers and nurses.
How to Apply for the 2025 Tax Relief for Teachers and Nurses
To take advantage of the tax relief, follow these steps:
- Download and print the tax relief form – The relief form can be obtained here.
- Complete the form – Fill in all the required details accurately. Ensure that the information provided is correct.
- Submit the 2025 tax relief application form – Submit the completed form to the appropriate authority and office of the GRA.
If your application is successful, you will receive a reduced tax deduction from your salary every month for 12 months. This will be reflected on your payslip, with the amount labeled or described as “Tax Relief Gain.”
Tax Relief Benefits
The tax relief gain from the application will range between GHS 50.00 and GHS 500.00 each month.
Factors Determining the Success of Your Application
Some of the factors that influence the success of your application and the amount you receive as a tax relief gain include:
- The age of your parents or elderly dependents.
- Whether you or your dependents are disabled.
- Whether your children are currently studying at the university.
- The amount deducted from your income as tax each month prior to the application.
All the Tax relief for teachers and nurses you can tap into
A relief is an allowance given to a resident individual to reduce his or her tax burden.
A resident individual can apply to the Commissioner-General in a prescribed form. The relief is given with respect to your personal situation as stated on your application form.
The relief form can be obtained from any of the GRA’s Domestic Tax Revenue Division offices across the country.
The relief form can be obtained here.
Marriage / Responsibility Relief
This relief is granted to a resident individual who takes care of his wife or her husband or takes care of at least two children.
The relief is GH¢1,200 per Year
Child Education Relief
This is granted to a resident individual who pays his or her child’s school fees. The relief is granted to a maximum of three children attending any recognized registered educational institution in Ghana. A child under this law includes an adopted child or ward.
Both parents cannot claim this relief in respect of the same child /children
The relief is GH¢600 per Child per Year.
Disability Relief
This is granted to persons who prove to the satisfaction of the Commissioner-General that they are disabled
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This relief is granted to disabled persons who receive income from business or employment only
The relief is 25% of the disabled person’s income from business or employment
Old Age Relief
This relief is granted to persons who are 60 years of age and above.
The relief is GH¢1,500 per Year.
Aged Dependent Relative Relief
This relief is granted to a resident individual who takes care of a relative who is sixty years old and above.
The relief is granted up to a maximum of two relatives
The relief does not apply to a dependent’s spouse or child
Two persons cannot claim this relief in respect of the same relative.
The relief is GH¢1,000 per Year.
Educational Relief
A resident individual can also be granted educational relief if that person undergoes training to update his/her professional, technical, or vocational skills or knowledge.
The relief is GH¢2000 per year.
Mortgage Relief
Mortgage interest relief is a tax relief based on the amount of qualifying mortgage interest that you pay in a given tax year for your principal private residence, and this relief can be enjoyed for only one building.
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How to submit the forms and the date.
The forms are submitted by you as an individual, all with the help of Sir Cris Education Consult. The submission dates are:
- Nov. 15th, 2024
- 15th December. 2024
- 3rd January 2025
- 28th February, 2025
For more information on how to grab this 2025 Tax relief for teachers and nurses, contact Sir Cris Education Consult on +233592096377. Grab this 2025 Tax relief for teachers and nurses now.
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I am a teacher with 6 children who are in schools from primary to SHS
You qualify for some tax relief gain no matter the level of your ward’s education. There is absolutely no harm in applying. Good luck.
Ga Sir. The form is available on your write up. How can we get it pls?
Kindly help me with the form
The form is in the article. You can also visit the GRA site to download