Tax Controversy Resolution is a broad-spectrum legal service aimed at resolving conflicts arising between a taxpayer and the tax authority, preferably before court proceedings. This process includes not only formal appeals but also active communication, negotiations, concluding tax agreements, and preventive measures. In Georgia, where tax administration is often strict, the involvement of a qualified lawyer at the early stage of a dispute can be decisive in avoiding financial losses.
Effective management of tax disputes requires a strategic approach. It involves not just a dry interpretation of the law, but the correct interpretation of facts and their persuasive presentation to the tax authority. Often, disputes arise due to ambiguous interpretations of legislation or incorrect assessment of factual circumstances. The goal of this service is to minimize the client's risks and achieve the best possible outcome using administrative resources.
What This Service Covers
The Tax Controversy Resolution service is comprehensive and covers all stages of a dispute:
- Pre-audit and risk assessment: Identifying potential contentious issues before an official inspection.
- Representation during tax audits: Communicating with auditors, submitting documentation, and refuting initial claims on the spot.
- Tax agreements: Negotiations aimed at restructuring or reducing tax liabilities within legal limits.
- Organizing alternative audits: Preparing an independent audit report to refute the tax authority's position.
- Mediation and negotiations: Conducting informal and formal talks with decision-makers at the Revenue Service.
- Expertise: Appointing financial or commodity expertise to clarify disputed issues.
Common Scenarios
This service is needed in situations such as:
- "Blacklist" risk: The company faces the threat of VAT registration cancellation or being placed on a list of high-risk taxpayers.
- Transfer pricing disputes: The tax authority questions pricing in transactions between related parties.
- Ambiguous legislation: When a Tax Code provision allows for double interpretation, requiring a precedent-setting decision.
- Excessive penalties: When the amount of penalties exceeds the principal tax amount, and legal ways to reduce them need to be found.
Georgian Legislation
Tax controversy resolution is based on:
- Tax Code of Georgia: Which defines taxpayer rights and dispute mechanisms.
- Law of Georgia on Entrepreneurs: Regarding corporate liability issues.
- Revenue Service Situational Manuals: Which are often used in practice to resolve specific issues.
Process with Legal.ge Specialists
The process begins with a detailed factual analysis. The specialist examines your accounting records and tax returns. Then a tactic is developed: whether to appeal immediately or start negotiations. The lawyer prepares a Position Paper and submits it to the tax authority. The goal is to resolve the dispute with minimal costs and in the shortest possible time.
Why Legal.ge
Specialists listed on Legal.ge possess unique experience in resolving tax controversies. They are not just lawyers but tax consultants who understand the language of business. Our platform helps you find an expert who will protect your interests in the complex bureaucratic labyrinth.
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