Tax Audits and Disputes
We manage tax audit and dispute processes end to end, with the experience we gained at the Tax Inspection Board.
A tax audit consists of stages that must be handled professionally in terms of both procedure and substance. Organising tax litigation correctly during and after the audit is vital if taxpayers are to avoid unjustified assessments and consequences that are difficult to remedy.
With the experience we gained under the Tax Inspection Board of the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, we manage our business partners’ tax audits and disputes in a way that secures the most favourable terms. Knowing the process from the other side means the defence strategy is built correctly from the outset.
How does the audit process work?
The process begins with the drawing up of the audit commencement record and continues through the fulfilment of information and document requests, the signing of minutes and the report assessment commission stages. It should not be forgotten that the answer given at each stage binds the stages that follow.
Scope of Our Service
- Advisory, support and process management during tax audits
- Advisory on requests for a hearing before report assessment commissions
- Advisory on settlements reached before tax settlement commissions
- Preparation of the statement of claim and management of the litigation process
- Tax law advisory
- Resolution of disputes over tax refunds at the administrative and judicial stages
- Preparation of ruling request petitions and technical support
Frequently Asked Questions
Clarify the audit commencement record and the scope of the audit (full or limited, which tax, which period) and always seek advice before handing over any document. Incomplete or incorrect information given at the first stage cannot be withdrawn later.
Pre-assessment settlement is requested before the report is drawn up; post-assessment settlement is requested within 30 days of service of the notice. Missing the deadline results in loss of the right.
Yes. A preliminary review (tax risk scan) identifies risky transactions, and options such as voluntary disclosure or corrective returns can substantially reduce penalties.
Settlement reduces both the principal tax and the penalty and closes the matter quickly. Litigation, on the other hand, may result in the assessment being annulled entirely where the legal grounds are strong. The decision should be taken by assessing the basis of the assessment and relevant case law.
Yes. We work in coordination with your legal counsel on technical report preparation, expert examination and technical support for the hearing defence.
If you act in accordance with a ruling obtained for your own situation, no penalty is imposed. This is why structuring the ruling request correctly is critically important.