Direct Tax Services

Q: Can you represent us before the tax authorities?

Yes. When the authorities raise assessments, notices, or queries, or when a matter goes to appeal, we help prepare responses and represent your case to protect your position, which is valuable since tax proceedings are technical and presentation can affect the outcome.

Complete Income Tax Compliance, Planning, and Representation for Businesses and Individuals

Direct taxes — chiefly income tax on businesses and individuals — are a significant obligation and a complex, ever-changing area of law. Getting direct tax right means more than filing a return: it means computing tax correctly, complying with obligations such as tax deducted at source (TDS) and advance tax, planning efficiently, handling assessments and notices, and, where needed, representing your case before the authorities. Errors or missed obligations can lead to interest, penalties, and disputes.

Our direct tax services provide end-to-end support across income tax and related direct tax matters — from computation and compliance to planning and representation — for businesses and individuals. We help you stay compliant, efficient, and protected. This service sits within our broader taxation services, works alongside our indirect tax services, and connects with our tax optimisation for strategic planning.

Our Direct Tax Services

Income Tax Compliance

Computation and filing of income tax returns for businesses and individuals.

TDS Compliance

Tax deducted at source compliance, returns, and management.

Advance Tax & Planning

Advance tax computation and efficient direct tax planning.

Assessments & Notices

Handling tax assessments, notices, and queries from the authorities.

Representation & Appeals

Representation before the tax authorities and support with appeals.

Corporate & International Tax

Corporate tax matters and cross-border direct tax issues.

Benefits of Professional Direct Tax Services

Accurate income tax computation and timely filing
Full compliance with TDS and advance tax obligations
Efficient, legitimate direct tax planning
Confident handling of assessments and notices
Effective representation before the authorities
Reduced risk of interest, penalties, and disputes

Frequently Asked Questions

What are direct taxes?

Direct taxes are taxes levied directly on the income or profits of businesses and individuals — most importantly income tax. They are paid directly to the government by the person or entity on whom they are levied, in contrast to indirect taxes, which are levied on goods and services. Direct tax obligations include computing and paying tax, and related requirements such as TDS.

What does direct tax compliance involve?

It involves correctly computing taxable income and tax, filing income tax returns on time, meeting obligations such as tax deducted at source (TDS) and advance tax, and maintaining the necessary records. Compliance also includes responding to assessments and notices. Getting these right avoids interest, penalties, and unnecessary scrutiny.

What is TDS?

TDS, or tax deducted at source, is a mechanism whereby tax is deducted from certain payments — such as salaries, contractor payments, rent, or interest — at the time of payment and deposited with the government. Businesses making such payments must deduct, deposit, and report TDS correctly, and we help manage these obligations accurately.

Can you represent us before the tax authorities?

Yes. When the tax authorities raise assessments, notices, or queries, or when a matter goes to appeal, we help prepare responses and represent your case, working to protect your position. Professional representation is valuable in these situations, as tax proceedings are technical and the way a case is presented can affect the outcome.

How does this relate to tax optimisation and compliance?

Direct tax services cover the full direct tax function — compliance, planning, and representation for income tax and related matters. Our tax optimisation service focuses specifically on strategic planning to minimise tax legitimately, and our accounting and tax compliance service handles routine compliance. These work together as part of our overall taxation offering.

Get Your Direct Taxes Right

End-to-end direct tax services covering compliance, planning, and representation.