Taxation & GST
Tax and GST notices, assessment-related questions and disputes. The first step is to understand the facts, the relevant documents and the stage your matter has reached.
Matters within this area
- Tax and GST notices
- Assessment and appeal-related matters
- Tax dispute documentation
What to bring
Bring the complete papers, including attachments and previous responses. Useful starting documents can include the following.
- Complete notice, assessment or order
- Relevant returns and transaction records
- Earlier replies and supporting documents
Questions before we speak
How do I arrange a conversation?
Call or email the office with your preferred time and a brief description of the subject. Arrange the discussion before sending sensitive documents.
Can you assess the likely result from a short message?
A meaningful assessment depends on the facts, complete documents, applicable law and procedural stage. A short message is a starting point for arranging that review.
Guides for this area
Browse all 20 guidesA tax notice — identify the statute, period and action
Read the complete notice and record how it was served. The tax year, assessment period, authority and provision determine the response framework.
Tax & RegulatoryIncome-tax Act, 2025 — the 2026 transition
The new Act commenced on 1 April 2026, but periods beginning before that date continue to involve the saved 1961 Act framework. Filing in 2026 does not by itself…
Tax & RegulatoryReconciling income-tax records before responding
Reconcile the period's return, books, bank entries and official tax-information records. A single mismatch may have a factual explanation, but it should not be…
Tax & RegulatoryTDS or tax-credit mismatches
Identify the deductor, payment period, certificate and official credit record before seeking correction. A deduction on a payment and credit appearing against the…
Tax & RegulatoryConsidering an income-tax appeal
Identify the appealable decision, governing Act and communicated dates promptly. A grievance request and a statutory appeal are different processes.
Tax & RegulatoryAn income-tax refund delay or adjustment
Check the return, processing communication and current official status before assuming the amount is accepted or overdue. A refund claim and an issued refund are…