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Domestic (Direct) Taxation Services (Incl. Litigation)

India is on the verge of radical tax changes and has witnessed certain big policy changes such as General Anti Avoidance Rules, Income Computation Disclosure Standards (broadly known as tax accounting standards), Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets Act, taxation on indirect transfer of Indian Assets in overseas deal, each with its own set of complications and resultant massive impact on the business.

With certain uncertainty in Indian Tax regime comes an opportunity, but the key is to be prepared in advance. Most business decisions have tax impact which are complicated in nature and needs proper understanding of various scenarios and their implications for proper decision making and implementation on apt strategies.

 

Our approach remains versatile with an awareness that understanding of client business and facts of the case is paramount and each issue must be dealt with on their own merits with the overall management objectives and long-term considerations always in mind.

With the very strong team of Chartered Accountants and extensive experience in the field of litigation, SPARKS & Co.’s litigation practice provide following key services:

  • Understanding the case and issue on hand and assisting in guiding clients on the next course of action,
  • Assisting in preparing an adequate response / papers to be filed with the Tax office after thorough and relevant research for the matter under review,
  • Assistance in maintaining proper documentation,
  • Assistance in Representation before the Tax Authorities for Tax Assessment and other proceedings,
  • Assistance in Representation before the Appellate Authorities which includes –
    • Representation before Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals)
    • Representation before Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)
    • Assistance as a briefing counsel in representing the case at High Courts and Supreme Court

     

  • Dispute Resolution Services which includes –
    • Representation before Authorities for Advance Rulings (AAR)
    • Representation before Settlement Commission

     

  • Assisting in filing of writ petition before the High Court in appropriate cases where necessary,
  • Assisting clients in search and seizure matters,

With the dedicated professionals, SPARKS & Co. assist in various direct tax compliance support services like:

a)    Assisting in preparation of Basis of Preparation of Income tax return mentioning the direct tax positions adopted while finalizing the income tax return and filing of income tax return

b)    Assisting in preparation and filing of TDS returns on periodic basis

c)    Assistance in obtaining lower withholding tax certificate wherever applicable

d)    Assistance in filing and adequate follow ups with Tax office for processing of income tax refund

e)    Assisting in computing advance tax as may become applicable and advising client for timely payment to the Tax office

f)     Assisting clients in analyzing the implications of Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (‘ICDS’) on the computation of income and also computation of book profits post giving effect of Indian Accounting Standards (‘Ind-As’)

Careful tax planning which ensures client is operating within the tax laws through effective tax risk management. Our dedicated tax professionals provides following assistance:

a)    Structuring services,

b)    Assistance at Transactional and Agreement level,

c)    Tax Management & Tax cost planning services,

d)    Tax risk assessment services,

e)    Corporate Tax planning services,

f)     Providing opinion on MLTN (More Likely than Not) tax position wherein there are debatable tax issues,