Representation before Income-Tax Authorities

Income-tax notices and assessments need a careful, well-documented response — often through the faceless assessment and appeal system. Getting the reply and the evidence right at the first stage is what prevents a small query becoming a large demand.

The firm represents you from the notice through the assessment and the first appeal (CIT(A)); appeals before the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal are handled with counsel where required.

Income-tax representation covers the dispute cycle, including:

• Replies to notices under Sections 143(2), 142(1), 148, and others
• Scrutiny and faceless assessments and the supporting submissions
• Rectification, stay of demand, and penalty proceedings
• Appeals before the CIT(A) / faceless appellate authority
• Support for ITAT appeals, alongside counsel where needed

1. 01

   Review the notice

   Understand the issue, the year, and the exposure.

2. 02

   Build the response

   Assemble the facts, evidence, and legal position.

3. 03

   Represent

   File submissions and represent you through the assessment or appeal.

4. 04

   Follow through

   Pursue rectification, stay, or the next appeal as needed.

PBT defends your income-tax position with thorough, well-evidenced submissions.

• Timely, complete replies that address the real issue
• Strong documentation and legal grounding
• Representation through assessment and first appeal
• Coordination with counsel for Tribunal matters
• Scope, deliverables, and fees agreed in writing up front

• I've received a scrutiny notice — what should I do?

  Don't ignore it. Send us the notice and we'll assess the issue, prepare the response, and represent you through the assessment.

• Can you handle appeals too?

  Yes. We handle appeals before the CIT(A), and support ITAT appeals alongside counsel where representation by an advocate is appropriate.

• How long does it take?

  It depends on the proceeding — a notice reply is prompt, while an assessment or appeal follows the department's and the appellate authority's timelines.