02 · Tax litigation and appellate representation
Tax Appeals & Dispute Resolution
Authorised representation before CIT(A), ITAT, and GSTAT — protecting what the regulations actually allow.
When a demand notice or assessment order arrives, the response window is short and the consequences of an unorganised appeal are lasting. We prepare grounds of appeal, compile the paper book, evaluate pre-deposit requirements, and appear before the relevant appellate authority — so the factual and statutory record is as strong as the argument.
Appellate work is rarely won on argument alone. It depends on whether the underlying documents, reconciliations, and statutory positions can stand together without contradiction. Our role is to ensure they can — from the first review of the assessment order through to the final submission.
The GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) became operational in September 2025 after an eight-year gap. Over four lakh GST appeals accumulated during this period are now eligible for filing, subject to a 30 June 2026 deadline. If your business received an adverse GST order before September 2025, the window to file before GSTAT is closing. We are currently assisting clients with GSTAT appeal preparation and filing.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
We represent clients before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) — CIT(A) and JCIT(A) — the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), and the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). For matters proceeding to the High Court or Supreme Court, we coordinate with senior counsel and support the factual and financial record.
GST appeals arising from orders passed before September 2025 — when GSTAT became operational — must generally be filed by 30 June 2026. If you received an adverse GST order during the period 2017–2025 and have not yet appealed at the tribunal level, you should begin the process immediately. We can review your position and advise on whether an appeal is viable.
The statutory timeline for a CIT(A) decision is one year from the end of the financial year in which the appeal is filed, though in practice timelines vary. We keep the appeal well-organised and responsive to any queries from the Commissioner so that the matter does not stall on procedural grounds.
For appeals before GSTAT, the appellant is generally required to pre-deposit a portion of the disputed tax amount. The specific percentage depends on the nature of the dispute and the order being challenged. We advise clients on the pre-deposit obligation before filing so there are no surprises.
Yes. Chartered Accountants are authorised to appear before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal under the Income Tax Act. We prepare the appeal, compile the paper book, and represent the client at the hearing.
We handle income tax scrutiny assessment disputes, penalty orders, TDS default matters, GST demand notices, refund rejections, transfer pricing additions, and pre-IPO assessment disputes. We work with individuals, HNIs, MSMEs, startups, family offices, educational trusts, and listed companies.
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