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Tax litigation support for income tax and GST disputes
A tax notice needs a fast, well-documented response. We handle income tax and GST disputes from the first notice through assessment and appeal — building the record that wins at every stage.
Disputes are won on the record built early
Most tax disputes are decided by the quality of the record built at the assessment stage. We read the notice, reconcile the data the department is relying on, draft the reply with supporting evidence and track every hearing and deadline.
Where a matter goes to the tribunal or court, we work with experienced advocates so your case is prepared end-to-end. We also advise on transition issues under the Income-tax Act, 2025, which replaced the Income-tax Act, 1961 from 1 April 2026.
Scope
What we handle
Income tax
Scrutiny & faceless assessments
Responses to scrutiny notices and faceless assessment proceedings, including video-conference hearings and show-cause notices on proposed additions.
Reassessment of past years
Challenging reopening notices on jurisdiction and merits, and preparing objections and replies in reassessment proceedings.
Appeals
Drafting and filing appeals before the Commissioner (Appeals) and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, with written submissions and paper books.
Demand, stay & rectification
Stay of demand applications, rectification of mistakes, refund follow-ups and reconciliation of outstanding demands.
Penalty & TDS proceedings
Defending penalty proceedings and resolving TDS/TCS defaults, short-deduction demands and mismatch notices.
Transfer pricing disputes
TP assessments, DRP objections and appeals on benchmarking and adjustments, backed by our transfer pricing practice.
GST
GST notices & scrutiny
Replies to scrutiny of returns (ASMT-10), pre-show-cause intimations (DRC-01A) and show-cause notices, with reconciliations behind every figure.
GST audit support
End-to-end support in departmental GST audits and special audits: document readiness, reconciliations of returns with books, handling auditor queries, replying to audit observations and contesting any demand that follows the audit report.
GST investigations & summons
Representation in investigation proceedings, summons and search follow-ups, and managing document requests from the department.
Input tax credit & refunds
Defending ITC denials, GSTR-2B vs 3B mismatches and rejected refund claims.
GST appeals
Appeals before the Appellate Authority and the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), including pre-deposit planning.
How we work
How we work
A disciplined path from first review to resolution — with one coordinated team.
Diagnose
We start with your documents, not assumptions — filings, financials, agreements and any notices.
Structure
A written plan with options, risks, costs and timelines, agreed with you before work begins.
Execute
Filings, submissions, documentation and negotiations handled by one coordinated team.
Sustain
Calendars, reviews and monitoring so issues are caught early — and defended if they arise.
FAQ
Tax Litigation — common questions
I have received a tax notice. What should I do first?
Don’t ignore the deadline, and don’t file a hurried reply. Send us the notice and the relevant returns; we’ll review what the department is asking for, identify the exposure and, where needed, seek an adjournment before preparing a documented response.
Do you handle both income tax and GST matters?
Yes — direct and indirect tax disputes, from notices and assessments through first and second appeals. For writ petitions and High Court matters we work with experienced advocates.
Can you take over a matter that is already in progress?
Yes. We review the file, the submissions made so far and the latest notice or order, then set out the options — reply, rectification, appeal or settlement — before taking it forward.
Can recovery of a disputed demand be stopped while an appeal is pending?
Often, yes. A stay of demand can usually be sought, typically on payment of a portion of the disputed amount, while GST appeals require a statutory pre-deposit. We’ll advise on the route and the amounts involved in your case.
How do you support a GST departmental audit?
We start before the auditors arrive: reconciling GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B and the annual return with your books, identifying exposure and organising the documents they are likely to request. During the audit we handle queries and meetings, and we reply to audit observations with supporting evidence so that issues are resolved at the audit stage rather than escalating into a show cause notice.
Do you handle faceless assessments?
Yes. Most income tax assessments are now conducted online. We manage the e-proceedings, submissions and video-conference hearings on your behalf.
Related practices
Often engaged together
Talk to a senior advisor
Share your requirement and we’ll set out the options, timeline and fee before any work begins.