Our Tax practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive tax advisory, planning, and compliance services to clients across various industries and sectors. With a team of experienced tax attorneys and consultants who possess in-depth knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and practices, we offer strategic advice, innovative solutions, and effective representation to help clients navigate complex tax issues, optimize tax efficiency, and achieve their business objectives.

Expertise

Our firm's Tax practice covers a wide range of legal services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients, including:

Service Lines

• Tax Advisory and Planning: We provide strategic tax advisory and planning services to help clients minimize tax liabilities, maximize tax savings, and achieve their financial goals. Our team advises clients on a wide range of tax matters, including corporate taxation, individual taxation, international taxation, transfer pricing, indirect taxes, and tax structuring for mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
• Transaction Taxation: We advise clients on the tax implications of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, and restructuring. Our attorneys conduct tax due diligence reviews, assess tax risks and exposures, and develop tax-efficient transaction structures to optimize tax outcomes and mitigate tax risks for our clients.
• Transfer Pricing: We assist clients in developing transfer pricing policies and strategies to ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations and mitigate transfer pricing risks. Our team helps clients establish arm's length pricing for intra-group transactions, prepare transfer pricing documentation, and defend transfer pricing positions in tax audits and disputes.
• Tax Compliance and Reporting: We help clients comply with tax laws and regulations by preparing and filing tax returns, reports, and disclosures required by tax authorities. Our team ensures timely and accurate completion of tax filings, monitors changes in tax laws and regulations, and advises clients on compliance requirements to avoid penalties and sanctions.
• Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution: We represent clients in tax audits, assessments, appeals, and litigation proceedings before tax authorities, administrative tribunals, and judicial forums. Our attorneys advocate for clients' interests, challenge adverse tax assessments, and negotiate favorable settlements to resolve tax disputes effectively and minimize financial exposure.
• Tax Incentives and Credits: We help clients identify and leverage available tax incentives, credits, and exemptions to reduce tax liabilities and support business growth and investment. Our team advises clients on eligibility criteria, application procedures, and compliance requirements for various tax incentives and credits offered by government authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Goods and Services Tax (GST): In addition to our core tax services, our firm also offers specialized expertise in Goods and Services Tax (GST). We assist clients in navigating the complexities of GST compliance, registration, filing, and audits. Our team provides strategic advice on GST implications for business operations, transactions, and supply chains, helping clients optimize GST efficiency and mitigate compliance risks. Whether it's GST advisory, planning, compliance, or dispute resolution, our firm has the knowledge and experience to provide comprehensive GST solutions that align with our clients' business objectives and regulatory obligations.

Client-centric approach

At Vasanthan Baskaran, we understand that tax issues are complex and can have significant implications for our clients' business operations and financial performance. We take a client-centric approach, working closely with clients to understand their business objectives, industry dynamics, and risk tolerance levels. Our attorneys provide personalized attention, clear communication, and pragmatic solutions that align with clients' strategic goals and help them navigate tax challenges effectively.

Conclusion

With our deep expertise, industry knowledge, and commitment to excellence, Vasanthan Baskaran is a trusted advisor for clients seeking strategic tax advice and support. Whether it's tax advisory and planning, transaction taxation, transfer pricing, tax compliance and reporting, tax litigation and dispute resolution, or tax incentives and credits, our firm has the experience and resources to provide proactive, innovative solutions that help clients achieve tax efficiency, mitigate risks, and optimize business outcomes.