At: The notice
What the notice asks
You do not understand what the notice is asking for.
What we do
Reading the notice and explaining it in plain terms.
Tax Representation
A notice from FBR or a provincial revenue authority sets a deadline and asks for specific information. The reply you send becomes part of the record. We read the notice, tell you what it is asking and what it is not, prepare the reply with you, and, where agreed for your matter, represent you at hearings and appeals if it goes further.
Where representation comes into play once a notice arrives
The points where this service comes into play are numbered.
- Stage 1The noticeYou have received a notice from FBR asking for information or explanation.1
- Stage 2Sales tax on servicesThe Sindh Revenue Board, Punjab Revenue Authority, KPRA or BRA has written about sales tax on services.
- Stage 3The replyA written reply with supporting schedules, before the deadline.2
- Stage 4The hearingA hearing before the officer.3
- Stage 5The orderAn order has been passed against you and the time to appeal is running.
- Stage 6AppealThe Commissioner (Appeals), then the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue.4
Numbered points are explained below.
The four points, explained
At: The reply
Figures that match your records
The demand is based on figures that do not match your records.
What we do
Preparing the written reply and supporting schedules.
At: The hearing
Someone at the hearing
You need someone to attend a hearing on your behalf.
What we do
Representation at hearings before the officer, where agreed for your matter.
At: Appeal
When the matter has escalated
You replied yourself and the matter has escalated.
What we do
Filing an appeal before the Commissioner (Appeals) and representing you there. Preparing the case for the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue where a further appeal is needed.
What the engagement includes
Request a proposal- Notices
Reading the notice and explaining it in plain terms.
- Replies
The written reply and the schedules that support it.
- Hearings
Representation before the officer, where agreed for your matter.
- Appeals
An appeal before the Commissioner (Appeals), and representation there.
- The Appellate Tribunal
The case prepared for the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue where a further appeal is needed.
- Something not listed?
Ask us, and we will tell you plainly whether it is work we can take on.
How it runs
Send us the notice
Share the notice and any earlier correspondence. We tell you what it asks and the deadline.
Gather the record
We list the documents needed and review them against the figures in the notice.
Reply
We draft the reply, you approve it, and we file it through IRIS or the provincial portal.
Hearing
If a hearing is fixed, we prepare the case for it with you and agree who attends.
Appeal if needed
If an order goes against you, we explain the appeal options and the time limit, and file if you decide to proceed.
What happens if I ignore a notice?
The officer can proceed on the information available and pass an order without your side of the case. It is better to reply, or ask for more time in writing, before the deadline.
Where do income tax appeals go?
The first appeal is to the Commissioner (Appeals) under section 127. After that, either side can appeal to the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue under section 131. The Tribunal is the last forum on facts; questions of law can go to the High Court.
Do provincial sales tax disputes follow the same route?
Each province has its own law and appeal route for sales tax on services, with a Commissioner (Appeals) and a tribunal. The steps are similar, but the time limits and forms differ, so we check the relevant law each time.
Can you ask for more time to reply?
You can request an adjournment in writing, giving reasons. Whether it is granted is for the officer to decide.