You Received an FBR Notice — What Happens Next

Helping individuals, businesses and companies navigate tax matters with practical legal advice and representation in disputes, assessments, recovery proceedings, appeals and compliance issues before the relevant tax authorities and courts.

Where these disputes usually start

Most people who contact us about an FBR notice or tax dispute are dealing with one of a familiar set of problems. Recognising which one applies to you is the first step towards the right remedy.

• ▸FBR notices & tax-related correspondence
• ▸Income tax assessments & tax disputes
• ▸Sales tax & federal excise matters
• ▸Tax audits, inquiries & investigations
• ▸Tax appeals & departmental proceedings
• ▸Tax recovery proceedings & demands
• ▸Show-cause notices & penalties
• ▸Tax refunds & adjustment disputes

Questions clients ask us most often

I received a notice from FBR. What should I do?

Do not ignore an FBR notice, particularly where a response deadline has been given. We review the notice and relevant tax record, explain what is required and help prepare and submit the appropriate response.

I disagree with my tax assessment. Can I challenge it?

Yes. If you believe your tax assessment is incorrect or has been made on an improper basis, we review the assessment and available record and assist you in filing the appropriate tax appeal or other legal remedy.

FBR is demanding tax that I believe I do not owe. What can I do?

We review the tax demand, assessment and supporting documents to understand how the amount has been calculated. Where there are grounds to challenge it, we advise you on the appropriate objection, appeal or other available remedy.

Getting advice on your own situation

Every matter turns on its own facts, documents and timing. We answer 15 further questions on this subject — including costs, likely duration, the documents to bring and what happens after you contact us — on our Tax Litigation, FBR Appeals & Disputes page.