Direct Tax Lawyer
Direct tax lawyers advise on income tax, corporate tax, capital gains, transfer pricing, international tax and tax treaty matters. Practice includes advisory work, representation before tax authorities, ITAT appearances and High Court writ petitions in tax matters.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Income tax advisory for individuals and corporates
- Transfer pricing documentation and litigation
- ITAT (Income Tax Appellate Tribunal) representation
- Tax structuring for mergers, acquisitions and restructurings
- International tax and DTAA advisory
- Writ petitions before High Courts in tax matters
Skills Required
- Income Tax Act 1961 and Rules
- Transfer pricing regulations and documentation
- Tax treaty interpretation and OECD guidelines
- ITAT practice and procedure
- Corporate tax structuring knowledge
- High Court writ jurisdiction in tax matters
Career Roadmap
1
Study tax law as a core elective during LLB
2
Intern with tax law firm, Big 4 or Revenue Bar advocate
3
Clear CA foundation (optional) or develop tax accounting knowledge
4
Build ITAT appearance practice and tax advisory work
5
CA, CPA or LLM in Tax Law significantly improves prospects
Salary Range
Junior (0-3 yrs)
Rs 4 to 10 LPA
Figures are indicative and vary by city, employer and experience.
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