Have you received a Tax Inspection Notification?
The notice defines the tax, years and documentation the tax authority intends to review. The first step is to reconstruct the case file, check the deadline and prepare a response consistent with what has already been reported.
Defence during a tax inspection
The notice defines the tax, years and documentation the tax authority intends to review. The first step is to reconstruct the case file, check the deadline and prepare a response consistent with what has already been reported.
Review of the case file
The notice received is compared with the background, procedural records, proposals and submissions to check how the administrative decision was reached.
Preparing the documentation
Supporting documents are grouped by period and subject, checked against the returns filed and indexed so that a consistent response can be provided.
Claims
Each submission should address a specific point in the case file, rely on verifiable facts and refer to the documents provided.
Representation before the Administration
Each appearance and written submission is prepared using the updated case file, an index of documents and a position consistent with previous responses.
Tax inspections for business owners and companies
This aspect of tax audits places the tax decision in its wealth, business or procedural context, taking account of the documentation, dates and jurisdictions involved.
Tax inspections for individuals and high-net-worth clients
For tax audits, the analysis starts with a clear inventory: ownership, country, value, acquisition date, financing and related income. This overview separates recurring obligations from future decisions.
What should I do when the Tax Authority opens an audit?
The notice defines the tax, years and documentation the tax authority intends to review. The first step is to reconstruct the case file, check the deadline and prepare a response consistent with what has already been reported.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if the Tax Authority audits me?
Keep the complete notice and check the deadline. Prepare the documents according to the scope and periods specified, checking that they are consistent with returns already filed.
Do I need a lawyer?
For tax audits, the tax lawyer analyses the transaction or case file, explains risks and alternatives, and prepares the documentation or representation required within the agreed scope of work.
How long can an inspection take?
Keep the complete notice and check the deadline. Prepare the documents according to the scope and periods specified, checking that they are consistent with returns already filed.
What documents can the Tax Authority request?
Keep the complete notice and check the deadline. Prepare the documents according to the scope and periods specified, checking that they are consistent with returns already filed.
Can I appeal the result?
The available route and deadline depend on the notice served. The complete decision and case file must be reviewed to identify specific grounds and the documents that can support them.