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Strategic income tax planning and compliance — handled by specialists.
ITR filing, tax planning, TDS compliance, income tax notice representation, transfer pricing, and appellate work — connected to empanelled tax professionals who engage and bill you directly.
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What is income tax services?
Direct tax covers income tax — the tax paid directly by individuals and entities on their income or profit. It includes annual return filing, advance tax planning, TDS compliance, and representation when the tax department raises a query, notice, or assessment. Tax planning, ITR filing, and representation are not legally restricted to CAs alone, but the complexity of corporate tax, transfer pricing, and assessments makes specialist professional engagement the practical necessity for most businesses and HNIs.
Who it's for
Is this right for you?
- Salaried individuals with multiple income sources, capital gains, or foreign income
- Business owners and professionals filing under presumptive or regular taxation
- Companies with cross-border transactions facing transfer pricing requirements
- Anyone who has received an income tax notice, scrutiny letter, or assessment order
- NRIs with Indian-sourced income requiring DTAA-compliant tax treatment
When you need this
- The ITR filing deadline is approaching and your books need to be reconciled first
- You've received a Section 143(1) intimation or a scrutiny notice from the income tax department
- Your company has related-party cross-border transactions that require transfer pricing documentation
- You want to legally reduce your tax liability through advance planning before the financial year closes
- You've received an assessment order you believe is incorrect and need to file an appeal
What you get
Key benefits
Specialists matched to your complexity
A salaried individual with capital gains has different needs from a company with a foreign subsidiary and transfer pricing exposure. We match you to a professional with relevant experience, not a generalist.
Representation by someone who knows your file
If a notice or assessment follows your filing, having the same professional who filed represent you before the assessing officer avoids the information gap that slows most tax disputes.
Transfer pricing documentation prepared on time
Transfer pricing documentation must be prepared contemporaneously — before the return is filed, not after a notice arrives. The professionals on our panel understand this timeline.
Common questions
Frequently asked
What should I do if I receive an income tax notice?
Do not ignore it — most notices have a fixed response window (commonly 15–30 days). The professional connected through Lekha will identify the section under which the notice was issued, assess whether it can be responded to online or requires a personal appearance, and prepare the response or representation before the deadline.
What is the difference between tax planning and tax evasion?
Tax planning is the legal arrangement of your financial affairs to take advantage of available deductions, exemptions, and treaty provisions. Tax evasion is the illegal concealment of income or inflation of deductions. The Supreme Court has repeatedly affirmed that a taxpayer is entitled to arrange their affairs to minimize tax legally. The professionals on Lekha's panel advise on legal tax planning only.
Is advance tax different from the tax I pay while filing my return?
Yes. Advance tax is paid in four instalments during the financial year (by June 15, September 15, December 15, and March 15) if your estimated tax liability exceeds ₹10,000. Self-assessment tax is the balance, if any, paid at the time of filing your return. Interest under Sections 234B and 234C applies if advance tax is not paid correctly.
What is transfer pricing and who needs to comply?
Transfer pricing rules apply to companies that have transactions with related parties across international borders — such as a company and its foreign subsidiary, or a company and its foreign parent. The rules require that such transactions be priced at arm's length (as if between independent parties) and documented in a transfer pricing study prepared before the ITR is filed. Non-compliance attracts penalties in addition to tax adjustments.
What happens at a tax assessment hearing?
A tax assessment hearing occurs when the assessing officer has questions about your return that cannot be resolved through a written response. The appointed professional appears before the officer, presents documents and arguments, and responds to questions. The officer then issues an assessment order either accepting the return as filed or making additions to the income.
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