We run the work together with you throughout the audit. We prepare together, take part in meetings with the tax inspector and assess the findings. If necessary, we follow the settlement and tax litigation stages together with our partner lawyers.
Preparation before the audit
- Identifying the periods and matters under audit and determining the risk areas in advance
- Making books, documents and contracts complete and orderly
- Preparing written support for explanations that may be requested
- Planning the preliminary meeting with the tax inspector and briefing the responsible people
During the audit
Throughout the audit we keep in regular contact with the inspector and provide the requested information and documents on time and accurately. We assess the findings without delay and, where we disagree, state our view in written explanations. We keep you informed at every stage of the process.
The minutes drawn up at the end of the audit should be assessed carefully before they are signed. We identify the points on which a reservation should be added to the minutes and make sure that statements are recorded correctly.
Settlement
In the cases provided for by the legislation, the tax and penalty can be concluded through negotiation with the administration (uzlaşma). We help prepare the settlement application, build the defence for the commission meeting and compare the cost of settlement to you with the option of litigation. Since the legislation determines in which cases and at which stage settlement can be requested, and these rules change from time to time, we assess the current rules on the basis of your file before applying.
Tax litigation
If settlement is not reached or not preferred, a lawsuit can be filed at the tax court within 30 days of the notification of the tax and penalty notice. During the proceedings we prepare the financial analyses and calculations on which the petition is based, and we follow the first-instance and higher court stages together with our partner lawyers. For the legal dimension, see our legal advisory page.
Who is it for?
- Companies and individuals who have received a tax audit notice
- Taxpayers who have received an invitation to explain or an information request
- Those who have been served a tax and penalty notice
- Businesses facing an allegation of fake or misleading documents
How does the process work?
- Step 1
Preliminary assessment
We review the notice and the subject of the audit and determine the risk areas and the preparation plan.
- Step 2
Preparation
We make the books, documents and explanations complete.
- Step 3
The audit process
We handle communication with the inspector, assess the findings and check the minutes.
- Step 4
Outcome and options
After the report and the notice, we present the settlement and litigation options together with their costs.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a tax audit take?
The legislation sets maximum periods for full and limited audits, and these periods can be extended under certain conditions. In practice, the time depends on the number of periods audited, the scope of the matter and how quickly documents are provided. For a well-prepared taxpayer the audit takes noticeably less time. If you have received a notice, you can reach us straight away via our contact page.
Which documents are requested for a tax audit?
Usually the statutory books, invoices and similar documents, bank statements, contracts, inventory records and explanatory letters on the subject of the audit are requested. The documents required are listed in the request to submit books and documents. It is important to meet the submission deadline; books and documents not submitted on time can have serious consequences.
What is the deadline for filing a tax lawsuit?
The deadline for filing a lawsuit against a tax and penalty notice is 30 days from the notification of the notice. If a settlement application has been made, how the periods run must be assessed separately. Since the right to sue is lost if the deadline is missed, make sure you note the date of notification.
Do I have to sign the audit minutes?
The minutes record the findings made during the audit. If there are findings you do not agree with, you can add a reservation to the minutes and attach your view in writing. We recommend assessing the content of the minutes with your accountant before signing.