Bhuta Shah & Co LLP - Associate & Senior Associate - Direct Tax Litigation

Tax Compliance:

• Drafting submissions for assessment proceedings and appearing before assessing officer and various other authorities.
• Preparing and vetting return of incomes and TDS returns for individuals, partnership firms, HUF, companies etc.
• Responding to letters and making compliances to queries of department.

Litigation and Representation:

• Briefing managers, partners and counsels for CIT (appeals), tribunal and high court matters.
• Drafting and preparing submissions and paper books for matters before various appellate authorities.
• Thorough research for technical and legal issues in the appeal matters.

Tax Advisory, Structuring and Planning:

• Providing advisory over domestic / International Taxation / Transfer pricing matters.
• Preparing form 15 CA/CB for various clients.
• Advisory and planning over tax structures and evaluating the taxability for the structures.

Other areas:

• Supporting Partners and Managers in day to day assignments.
• Solving day to day queries of client.
• Review of Tax Audit Report, etc.
• Technical updation, by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Draft appeals, written submissions, rejoinders, and other litigation documents.
• Analyze tax assessments, audit notices, and draft strategic responses.
• Advise clients on tax positions and potential litigation exposure.
• Provide litigation updates and strategic recommendations to clients.
• Conduct in-depth legal research on tax laws, case laws, and circulars.
• Ensure timely filing of appeals, replies, and representations.
• Maintain litigation trackers and case files.

Key Requirements:

• Strong understanding of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961, and allied laws.
• Proven experience in handling tax assessments and appeals.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple litigation cases and deadlines.
• Experience in interacting with tax authorities and senior counsels.