1. Income Tax Litigation

• Replying to notices under Section 139(9), 142(1), 143(2), 148, 245, etc.

• Representation before Assessing Officer, CIT (Appeals), and ITAT

• Handling scrutiny, reassessment, and best judgment assessments

• Filing of appeals, stay petitions, and rectification requests

• Defence in search, seizure, or survey cases

 

2. GST Litigation & Representation

• Response to GST show cause notices, DRC-01/DRC-07 demands

• Assistance during departmental audits, anti-evasion actions

• Representation before GST Officers, Appellate Authorities, and AAR

• Disputes related to ITC reversal, classification issues, and mismatches

• Filing appeals before appellate forums and tribunals (as operational)

 

3. TDS/TCS Litigation Support

• Resolution of demands and notices under Sections 201, 234E, 271H

• Assistance with short deduction, late payment, and interest penalties

• Reply to CPC-TDS or TRACES-generated defaults

• Support in revision of TDS returns and PAN mismatch corrections

• Representation in TDS survey or audit proceedings

 

4. International Tax & Transfer Pricing Disputes

• Advisory and defence on foreign remittance-related disputes

• Representation for Form 15CA/CB, DTAA or foreign income issues

• Support in Transfer Pricing adjustments and disputes (Form 3CEB)

• Representation in proceedings involving non-resident taxation

• Assistance in MAP, APA, or DRP procedures

 

5. Appellate Proceedings Support

• Preparation and filing of appeals with:

  • CIT (Appeals)

  • Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)

  • GST Appellate Authority

• Drafting of Statement of Facts, Grounds of Appeal, and legal submissions

• Condonation of delay petitions, stay on demand applications

• Liaison with legal counsel for High Court/Supreme Court matters (if needed)

 

6. Legal Drafting & Documentation

• Drafting replies to notices, reassessments, and show cause letters

• Preparing affidavits, rejoinders, and audit responses

• Summarizing case files for advocate briefing

• Review of orders and assistance in seeking rectification or revision

 

7. Search, Seizure & Survey Proceedings

• Assistance during search (Sec 132), survey (Sec 133A), or summons

• Legal support during seizure of documents and statements

• Post-search compliance: income disclosure, penalty mitigation

• Preparation for post-search assessment proceedings

 

8. 📅 Typical Tax Litigation Timeline

Stage	Time Frame
Notice Reply	7–30 days
Assessment Proceedings	1–3 months
Appeal to CIT(A)	6–12 months
ITAT/Tribunal Appeal	12–24 months