Job title: Chartered Accountant / Semi-Qualified CA – Direct Tax Litigation

Company: Kushal Mehta & Associates

Location: Charni Road, Mumbai-400004 (On-site)

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 u0026 Associates
📍 Mumbai