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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20210928T183000
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SUMMARY:20210928 Tax litigation before the Board of Review and higher courts
DESCRIPTION:Recently\, officers in the assessing section of the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department have taken a tough stance in handling tax disputes: it is increasingly difficult to negotiate reasonable settlements and assessing practice has become more aggressive. Tax practitioners now face a choice of either accepting the IRD’s position or otherwise progressing the dispute by taking their appeal to the Board of Review or even to the higher courts. If the taxpayer decides to mount an appeal\, it will in general be advisable and\, for appeals to the higher courts\, mandatory\, to instruct a legal practitioner. But when is the right time to involve a legal practitioner in a tax dispute and what are the benefits? \nThis session will introduce and discuss the procedure\, law\, and strategy of tax appeals before the Board of Review and the higher courts of Hong Kong. In a session aimed squarely at practitioners interested in tax dispute resolution\, we shall consider in detail the technical\, tactical\, and factual issues that emerge from litigating the IRD\, and aim to provide commercial and incisive responses to some common issues and problems. Among the topics of discussion\, we shall consider: \n\nAnalysing the Commissioner’s determination\, and drafting effective notices of appeal;\nEvidential and factual issues and how the rules of evidence apply to tax cases;\nWitness statements\, examination-in-chief and cross-examination of witnesses;\nAppealing decisions of the Board of Review to the Court of First Instance or to the Court of Appeal;\nThe function and role of the appellate court and the distinction between questions of fact and questions of law; and\nOral and written advocacy – practical tips and observations.\n\n
URL:https://www.tihk.org.hk/event/20210928/
LOCATION:Live webinar
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Webinar
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