FBR Audit & Notice Defense

FBR Tax Audit Defense & Show Cause Notice Representation (Sec 122, 177, 214C)

We deliver aggressive statutory defense against arbitrary FBR audit inquiries, desk audits under Section 177, computerized balloting under Section 214C, amendment of assessments under Section 122, and unexplained income proceedings under Section 111. Our advocates prepare documented rebuttals, reconcile books of accounts, and appear directly before tax assessing officers.

Timeline: Immediate Response within Statutory Notice Limits (7 to 15 Days) Advocates High Court & Tax Counsel

Who Needs This Service?

Corporate taxpayers, AOPs, sole proprietors, and salaried individuals facing FBR audit notices, audit questionnaires, show-cause notices, or arbitrary assessment amendments.

How It Works (Step-by-Step)

1

Notice Evaluation & Statutory Risk Assessment

Review the allegations, legal grounds, time limitations, and financial exposures raised in the FBR notice.

2

Documentary Reconciliation & Trial Balance Audit

Reconcile sales, bank statements, withholding tax deductions, and expense vouchers with filed returns and wealth statements.

3

Comprehensive Written Rebuttal & Personal Defense

Submit a robust statutory response supported by superior court case laws and represent you during oral hearings before the tax commissioner.

Documents & Requirements

Statutory documentation split between client-provided records and consultant drafting

Client Records Prepared by Us
Provided By Client
  • Original copy of FBR Show Cause Notice, questionnaire, or letter.
  • Filed Income Tax Return, Wealth Statement, and CPR tax receipts for relevant years.
  • Bank account statements of business and personal accounts.
  • Sales, purchase, and payroll ledgers with supporting invoices.
  • Power of Attorney / Wakalatnama signed by taxpayer or authorized director.
Prepared By Consultant
  • Statutory notice examination, limitation period analysis, and jurisdictional validity review.
  • Preparation of exhaustive written legal rebuttal supported by High Court & Supreme Court precedents.
  • Reconciliation of bank credits with declared turnover and wealth inflows.
  • Personal oral representation before Commissioner Inland Revenue officers.

Pricing & Engagement

Structured legal defense fee covering notice analysis, documentary reconciliation, written rebuttal drafting, and hearing appearances before the assessing officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Failing to respond allows the tax officer to frame an ex-parte best judgment assessment under Section 121 or create arbitrary tax demands under Section 122, followed by bank freezing notices under Section 140.
No. FBR must establish definite information or audit findings to amend assessments within prescribed 5-year limitations. Time-barred notices can be legally challenged and set aside.
Yes. We file urgent stay petitions before Commissioner (Appeals) or High Court to restrain bank attachments and coercive recovery actions.
Legal Basis: Income Tax Ordinance 2001 (Sections 111, 121, 122, 177, 214C); Sales Tax Act 1990 (Sections 11, 25). Content last reviewed: October 2026

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