The Challenge
A manufacturing firm supplying components to domestic and international buyers was facing simultaneous scrutiny under Income Tax and GST departments. The core challenges included:
Discrepancies flagged during scrutiny assessment under Income Tax
GST input credit claims being questioned across multiple filing periods
Lack of clear internal documentation to support past tax positions
Pressure to respond within tight departmental deadlines
Our Approach
Lekshmi N Iyer & Associates initiated a phased intervention to stabilize and resolve the matter.
Scrutiny Case Preparation
Reviewed past returns, ledger entries, and departmental notices to build a response framework.
Documentation Recovery
Assisted the company in retrieving and preparing supporting documentation from multiple internal sources.
Representation Support
Prepared structured replies for submission under Section 143(2) and GST queries, aligning with statutory timelines.
Compliance Realignment
Set up a corrective process to streamline GST credit tracking and IT reconciliation going forward.
The Outcome
Clear Closure of Scrutiny Assessment
The company’s open scrutiny case was successfully concluded without escalation.
GST Credit Regularized
Previous periods’ mismatches were resolved with improved input documentation practices.
Compliance Protocol Introduced
Implemented structured checklists for future filings and departmental responses.
Improved Internal Readiness
The finance team adopted new protocols for better data retention and query handling.
Why Professionals Choose Lekshmi N Iyer & Associates
Deep understanding of sector-specific compliance issues
“Manufacturing clients rely on Lekshmi N Iyer & Associates for clear representation in departmental matters, hands-on support in documentation clean-up, and long-term strategies that improve both compliance health and operational clarity.
