The threat from tax authorities still reflects a pro-tax and anti-business approach to verifying tax obligations – we are strongly opposed to this approach and actively challenge it.
Ongoing tax or customs audits place a significant burden on taxpayers, as the authorities often demand the submission of numerous documents (invoices, contracts, reports, etc.) and conduct witness hearings or inspections. Additionally, these actions cause stress for the taxpayer’s employees and create further confusion within the accounting departments.
To mitigate the risks associated with an ongoing audit and to streamline communication with the auditing body, it is recommended to appoint a representative. Our tax advisors have extensive experience in participating in audits and tax proceedings, providing essential support to our clients during these challenging times.
Based on our experience, a taxpayer should seek assistance from a tax advisor as soon as an audit is initiated, or even earlier, when such an audit is announced or anticipated. Actions taken at the beginning of an audit often significantly influence the course of the case. This allows for the development of a tailored action plan for the specific situation of the business. With the support of a tax advisor, the taxpayer gains expert knowledge of their rights during the ongoing case and can respond proactively to the course of the audit or proceedings.
If a business did not use a professional representative during the audit stage or at the start of the proceedings, it is still possible to engage a tax advisor at a later stage. In such cases, our advisor can review the existing case files, verify them, and request additional evidence, such as hearing additional witnesses or submitting new explanations or documents.
Given the above, we encourage you to take advantage of the professional support of our advisors, as it often provides significant benefits for our clients.
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