Assessing Officer
Response to notices, audit proceedings, and orders at the first instance.
Tax Litigation & Representation
Representation at Every Forum, From First Notice to the High Court
When a dispute arises, we represent you at every forum — from the assessing officer through to the Appellate Tribunal and the High Court — building a clear, well-documented case at each stage.
The Representation Ladder
We can carry a matter from the first notice through to the apex court if required.
Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals)
First appeal against an assessment or order, with full written submissions.
Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue
Representation before the Tribunal where the matter proceeds beyond CIR-A.
High Court
Reference applications and representation where a question of law arises.
Supreme Court
Representation at the apex court where the matter involves a substantial question of law.
What We Handle
Appeal Drafting & Filing
Written submissions prepared and filed at the Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals), the Appellate Tribunal, and the High Court.
Stay Applications
Requesting that recovery proceedings be held off pending the outcome of an appeal, pursued proactively alongside the appeal itself.
Rectification Applications
A quicker route to correct an apparent, obvious error in an order — a miscalculation or clear mistake — without a full appeal.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Resolving disputes outside the standard appellate ladder where the nature and stage of the case make it suitable.
Hearing Representation
We appear at hearings before the relevant forum, from the initial notice stage through to the higher appellate forums.
Notice & Audit Response
Documented, well-supported replies to FBR notices and audit queries at the earliest stage, to avoid escalation where possible.
Client Confidentiality
All client information, financial records, and case details are kept strictly confidential and are never shared or published without your consent.
Frequently Asked Questions: Litigation & Representation
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You generally have the right to appeal. The process typically starts with an appeal to the Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals), and can proceed further to the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue, the High Court, and ultimately the Supreme Court if the matter involves a substantial question of law.
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Appeal deadlines are strict and vary by forum and order type — generally a matter of weeks from the date of the order. We recommend reaching out as soon as you get an unfavorable order rather than waiting.
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In many cases, yes — a stay application can be filed to request that recovery be held off pending the outcome of the appeal. This is separate from the appeal itself and needs to be pursued proactively.
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We handle both — preparing the written submissions and appearing at hearings before the relevant forum, from the initial notice stage through to the higher appellate forums where needed.