Direct Tax

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant for the Direct Tax Department with hands-on experience in direct tax advisory, assessments, and search & seizure related matters under the Income-tax Act, 1961. The candidate will be responsible for handling tax compliance, representation before tax authorities, and managing proceedings including search, survey, reassessment, and other matters.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Assessment and Litigation

• Drafting submissions, replies, objections, and legal representations before:
• Assessing Officer (AO)
• Faceless Assessment Units
• Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)
• Managing scrutiny assessments, reassessment proceedings, penalty proceedings, and rectification matters.
• Conducting legal research on tax issues and preparing technical opinions.

2. Search & Seizure / Survey Matters

• Handling cases relating to search and seizure proceedings under Sections 132, 132A, and survey under Section 133A.
• Assisting in post-search assessments, block assessments, and centralized assessment proceedings.
• Analysis of seized documents, digital evidence, appraisal reports, and reconciliation of seized materials with books of account.
• Coordination during search operations and assistance in statement analysis recorded under tax proceedings.

3. Advisory & Representation

• Advising clients on tax structuring, implications of transactions, and dispute mitigation strategies.
• Liaising with tax authorities and attending hearings.

4. Documentation & Internal Coordination

• Maintaining case files, tax records, and litigation trackers.
• Coordinating with internal teams and clients for information gathering and case strategy.