Tax Investigation & Field Audit

The Unit 4 team of the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (“IRD”) plays a vital role in collecting understated tax and penalties from taxpayers. In 2022/23, 1,805 (2021/22: 1,720) cases were completed and total of HK$2,243 million (2021/22: HK$2,274.6 million) ‘back tax and penalties’ were collected.

We understand tax investigations and field audits can be stressful. Our team is here to help.

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We have experience in:

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• We'll be by your side during IRD interviews. We'll help you prepare beforehand, answer any questions you might have, and ensure you feel confident in addressing the assessors directly. While we encourage direct taxpayer participation, we'll be there to provide discreet support throughout the process.

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• Responding clearly to IRD enquiries: We'll work with you to gather the information the IRD needs and provide clear responses.

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• Streamlining communication with the IRD: Throughout the investigation, we'll serve as your single point of contact for the IRD. This minimizes back-and-forth communication and ensures you receive timely updates on the process, reducing stress and allowing you to focus on your business.

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• Helping you understand and respond to protective assessments.

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• Working towards a fair settlement: Our goal is to help resolve any tax issues efficiently.

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We can also assist you with:

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• Gathering the documents the IRD needs. We'll guide you through this process to make it as smooth as possible

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• Preparing for a field audit (if necessary). We can help you organize your information beforehand.

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By working together, we can help you navigate tax investigations and field audits with less stress.

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