Job title: Chartered Accountant / Semi-Qualified CA – Direct Tax Litigation Company: Kushal Mehta & Associates

Location:
Charni Road, Mumbai-400004 (In office) Employment type: Full-time

Experience:
3–5 years

Salary:
₹10,00,000 – ₹13,00,000 per year (based on qualification and experience)

About us
Kushal Mehta & Associates is a Mumbai-based Chartered Accountants firm with an exclusive focus on direct tax litigation. We represent clients in income-tax matters at every stage: scrutiny assessments, reassessments, show cause notices, penalty proceedings, and appeals before CIT(A)/NFAC and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). Role overview We are looking for a Qualified or Semi-Qualified Chartered Accountant to handle end-to-end direct tax litigation, with a primary focus on income-tax assessment, reassessment and appellate proceedings before CIT(A) and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT).

Key responsibilities
• Represent and assist clients in assessment and reassessment proceedings – examine notices, identify legal and factual issues, and prepare detailed submissions before the Assessing Officer.
• Draft and review replies to show cause notices, assessment notices, reassessment notices and other proceedings under the Income-tax Act, 1961.
• Prepare submissions, objections and replies supported by the Act, Rules, Circulars, Notifications and judicial precedents.




• Handle appeals before CIT(A)/NFAC and ITAT, including grounds of appeal, statements of facts, written submissions, rejoinders and paper books.
• Analyse assessment and reassessment orders, notices and appellate orders to identify errors, disputed issues and grounds of appeal.
• Conduct legal research on direct tax issues, with emphasis on ITAT and High Court jurisprudence.
• Develop case-specific litigation strategy and legal arguments.
• Prepare case-law-based submissions and assist in hearing preparation and oral arguments before CIT(A) and ITAT.
• Track matters across assessment, first appeal and ITAT stages and ensure timely completion of pleadings, submissions and procedural requirements. Desired profile
• Qualified Chartered Accountant or Semi-Qualified CA.
• 3–5 years of experience in direct tax litigation or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of assessments, appeals, legal notices, drafting and Tribunal proceedings.
• Good legal research and written English skills. Key skills Direct Tax Litigation | Income-tax Assessment | Reassessment | CIT(A) | ITAT | Appeals | Legal Drafting | Case-law Research

How to apply
Apply through LinkedIn or email your CV to [email protected] with the subject "CA – Direct Tax Litigation". Contact: 91679 15555

📌 Qualified/Semi Qualified CA Littigation Direct Tax (Mumbai)
🏢 Kushal Mehta & Associates
📍 Mumbai