Sales Tax Audits, Fake Invoice Allegations and Refunds

Helping businesses and individuals navigate sales tax matters with practical legal guidance and representation in registration, audits, assessments, notices, input tax disputes and enforcement proceedings before the relevant tax authorities and courts.

Where these disputes usually start

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

• ▸Sales tax registration & compliance
• ▸FBR sales tax notices & show-cause notices
• ▸Sales tax audits, inquiries & investigations
• ▸Sales tax assessments & tax demands
• ▸Sales tax fraud allegations & enforcement proceedings
• ▸Fake or “flying” invoice allegations
• ▸Input tax adjustment & input tax disputes
• ▸Sales tax refunds & refund-related disputes

Questions clients ask us most often

I've been accused of sales tax fraud or issuing fake invoices. What happens now?

These matters can lead to serious financial penalties and other legal consequences. We review the notice, invoices, tax record and supporting documents, help prepare your defence and represent you through the proceedings before the relevant sales tax authorities and forums.

I got a notice from FBR's sales tax department. Do I need a lawyer?

It is important to respond properly and within the required time. We review the notice, explain what is being alleged, prepare your response and represent you before the relevant sales tax authorities where necessary.

FBR has rejected my input tax claim. Can I challenge it?

Yes. We review your invoices, records and the reasons for rejection and advise you on the available remedy. Where appropriate, we assist with challenging the decision through the relevant sales tax appeal process.

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 Sales Tax Compliance & Fraud Defence page.