Description

Tax Audits, Tax Disputes, and Applying for Financial Relief.

This webinar provides practical guidance on how to manage risk reviews and tax audits, including identifying which industries and activities Inland Revenue is currently targeting, what to do (and what not to do) when Inland Revenue first makes contact, when and how to make a voluntary disclosure, and how to deal with each stage of the disputes resolution process. Strategies for negotiating instalment arrangements and tax write-offs will also be considered.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

You will:

• Become aware of what areas Inland Revenue is currently targeting
• Know what to do when your client receives a “risk review” letter
• Learn how to achieve the best outcome for your client from a tax audit
• Know when you should advise your client to make a voluntary disclosure
• Understand the benefits of making a full and frank voluntary disclosure
• Learn how to successfully apply for an instalment arrangement
• Know how best to negotiate tax write-offs

SUITED TO 

Accountants of all levels, tax lawyers, and others who advise clients on tax audits or assist with negotiating instalment arrangements or tax write-offs.

PRESENTER

Stephen Tomlinson, Principal, Tomlinson Law

Stephen Tomlinson is the principal of Tomlinson Law. Stephen has lectured in taxation, finance and business law at the University of Canterbury and is a well-known presenter of taxation and trust seminars and webinars. Over the last 25 years, Stephen has assisted many taxpayers in achieving positive outcomes with Inland Revenue at all stages of the tax disputes resolution process. He also provides strategic advice and assistance to accounting firms and law firms on how to deal with tax disputes.