Expert Advocacy Before Tax Tribunals, GST Authorities & Courts
Legal Advocacy & Tax Tribunal Representation
Overview
When tax matters escalate to disputes, assessments, or litigation, you need experienced advocates who understand both the law and the process. Sharma Associates provides skilled legal advocacy before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), GST Appellate Authority, Commissioner (Appeals), and other tax forums. Our 30+ years of advocacy experience ensures your case is presented with the strongest possible legal arguments.
Who Needs This Service?
- Businesses or individuals with income tax assessment orders
- Taxpayers who received demand notices and want to appeal
- Companies facing GST audits and show cause notices
- Clients with pending cases at ITAT
- Banks and institutions needing empanelled legal advisory
- Businesses with retrospective tax demands
Our Process
Case Analysis
We review all documents, assessment orders, and correspondence to build a comprehensive understanding of your case and identify the strongest legal arguments.
Representation & Filing
We draft and file appeals, replies to show cause notices, and submissions before the appropriate authority — Commissioner (Appeals), ITAT, or GST Appellate Authority.
Hearing & Resolution
We appear at hearings, present arguments, and pursue your matter to its conclusion — seeking relief, stay of demand, or favourable order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)?
ITAT is the second appellate body for income tax disputes in India. If you are aggrieved by an order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), you can file an appeal before the ITAT. We have extensive experience in ITAT representation.
How do I challenge a GST demand notice?
A GST demand can be challenged by filing a reply to the show cause notice, followed by an appeal before the Appellate Authority (GST) and then the Appellate Tribunal if needed. We handle all stages of this process.
Can you get a stay on a tax demand during appeal?
Yes, in most cases you can apply for a stay of demand during the appeal period. We regularly file stay applications before the Assessing Officer and higher authorities to protect clients from coercive recovery while the appeal is pending.
What is the time limit to file an appeal?
For income tax, an appeal to CIT(A) must be filed within 30 days of receiving the assessment order. ITAT appeals must be filed within 60 days. Condonation of delay can be sought if deadlines were missed for valid reasons.
Do you handle bank empanelment advisory?
Yes. We are empanelled as legal advisors with several banks and co-operative banks in Bangalore and provide ongoing legal advisory services to financial institutions on tax, compliance, and legal matters.