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IRD tax assessment defence
A large assessment is rarely defeated by one argument. It is defeated by a documented, technically sound position, built from the records and submitted correctly at every stage. A member of our team contributed to the defence of an assessment exceeding NPR 12 crore that ended at nil. We apply the same method to yours.
Who this is for
- Companies that have received an assessment or amended assessment from IRD or the Large Taxpayers Office
- Businesses facing a tax audit whose findings are likely to become an assessment
- Taxpayers whose first reply was weak and now need a stronger position for review or appeal
- Legal counsel who need the accounting and technical case built behind their arguments
What it includes
- 01
Unbundling the assessment
Breaking the total into each adjustment, so every item is answered on its own facts rather than as one lump.
- 02
Reconciliation and adjustment schedules
Tying every assessed figure back to the books, returns and source documents, and showing where the assessed position is not supported.
- 03
Classifying each item
Sorting adjustments into factual, legal, computational and procedural errors, and deciding which to defend, concede or argue on interpretation.
- 04
Written reply to IRD
The administrative review submission, drafted as the record every later stage will rely on.
- 05
Technical position for appeal
The accounting and tax arguments for the appellate stage, prepared with and presented by your appointed legal counsel.
How it works
- 01
Read the notice and the file
In the first days we map every adjustment, the deadlines and what has already been submitted.
- 02
Rebuild the numbers
Reconciliations and schedules that show, item by item, what the records actually support.
- 03
Decide the position
Defend, concede or argue interpretation for each item, so effort goes where the money is.
- 04
Submit and follow through
Reply to IRD, then support the appeal with legal counsel if review does not resolve it.
How we price this work
There is no standard price list, because the fee follows the scope and the depth of the work. We agree both in writing before anything starts.
- ScopeWhat is included, and what is not, set out in plain terms.
- Volume and condition of recordsClean, current books cost less to work from than a backlog.
- Depth and complexityA review is different from a full defence, filing or build.
- DeadlineWork against a fixed date, such as a reply to the IRD, is planned around it.
One-off work is quoted as a fixed fee for a defined scope. Ongoing work is a monthly retainer. The first 30-minute call is free, and you leave it with an indication of the cost and the time involved, even if you decide not to hire us. Book a free call.
Questions people ask
When should we contact you?
As soon as the assessment notice arrives. Review deadlines are short, and the first reply becomes the record for everything that follows.
Do you appear in court?
Court representation is handled by your appointed legal counsel. We prepare the technical and accounting case they present, and work alongside them throughout.
Can you guarantee the assessment will be reduced?
No. Outcomes depend on the facts, the records and the law. What we can do is make sure every supportable point is documented and argued properly.
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