Protect Yourself From IRD Assessments & Penalties
When the IRD issues an assessment, opens a field audit, or threatens prosecution, every day without professional representation increases your liability. Our specialists have defended hundreds of taxpayers across all stages — from initial audit letters to the Board of Review and Court of First Instance.
Tax Dispute & IRD Defence Specialist
When the IRD issues an assessment, opens a field audit, or threatens prosecution, every day without professional representation increases your liability. Our specialists have defended hundreds of taxpayers across all stages — from initial audit letters to the Board of Review and Court of First Instance.
⚠ Critical Deadline Warning — The 1-Month Objection Period Is Absolute
Under s.64 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, you must lodge a formal notice of objection within 1 month of the date shown on the assessment notice. Miss this deadline and the assessment becomes final and conclusive in law — regardless of whether the tax demanded is factually incorrect or legally unjustifiable. The Commissioner's discretion to accept late objections is extremely narrow. If you have received any IRD assessment notice, contact a tax dispute specialist today.
Are you facing these tax issues?
Received an IRD Field Audit Letter
An IRD field audit spans 6–18 months with comprehensive document requests under s.51(4). Without specialist guidance, taxpayers routinely over-disclose, make inadvertent admissions, and expand the inquiry scope to additional years.
Excessive or Incorrect Assessment
The IRD issues estimated assessments that can be wildly inaccurate. You have precisely 1 month to formally object — after which even a factually wrong HKM demand becomes your legally binding liability.
Undisclosed Income or Offshore Funds
Undeclared offshore accounts and unreported income carry up to 200% additional tax penalty under s.82A. Voluntary disclosure before IRD contact can reduce this to as low as 10% under DIPN 11.
Prosecution Risk for Wilful Evasion
Wilful tax evasion under s.82 carries fines of up to HK,000 plus 300% of evaded tax and potential imprisonment. Early professional engagement before the IRD forms its view is the most effective protection.
Who This Service Is For
Companies under profits tax field audit, offshore income challenge, or transfer pricing inquiry.
Salary earners, property owners, and investors with disputed salaries tax or property tax assessments.
HK residents with overseas accounts, foreign consultancy fees, or cross-border business income not yet disclosed.
Executives whose director fee structures, loan accounts, or personal service companies face IRD scrutiny.
What We Cover
Formal Objection Filing (s.64 IRO)
Technically precise objections filed within the 1-month statutory deadline with full legal grounds and protective language.
IRD Field Audit Representation
Full representation throughout the field audit — attending IRD meetings, managing document production under s.51(4), and negotiating settlement.
Voluntary Disclosure Programme (DIPN 11)
Structured voluntary disclosures satisfying every DIPN 11 mitigating criterion to achieve penalties as low as 10% of understated tax.
Board of Review Appeals
Formal appeals before the independent Board of Review with comprehensive written submissions, evidence bundles, and oral argument.
s.82A Penalty Mitigation
Bespoke mitigation strategies targeting every DIPN 11 factor to reduce penalties from the 200% maximum down to 10% or less.
Simple, efficient, professional
Emergency Triage & Deadline Assessment
Review your IRD notice within 24 hours, identify the type of action, confirm statutory deadlines, and file protective objections if needed.
Day 1Full Case Analysis & Exposure Quantification
Comprehensive review of all tax returns for open years, financial records, and prior IRD correspondence. Quantify maximum and realistic exposure.
Week 1–2Objection Filing or Voluntary Disclosure
File technically precise objections or prepare comprehensive voluntary disclosure packages structured to satisfy DIPN 11 criteria.
Week 2–4Active IRD Negotiation & Settlement
Direct engagement with IRD assessors to negotiate commercially reasonable settlements. Over 90% of cases resolved without Board of Review proceedings.
Months 2–8Real results for real clients
Tech Company — Field Audit Defence
- IRD assessment of HK.2M covering software costs, director remuneration, and cross-border service fees
- Company had self-represented for 3 months making inadvertent admissions
- Assessment reduced to HK0K after 8 months of structured negotiation — 84% reduction
Finance Professional — Voluntary Disclosure (DIPN 11)
- HKM undisclosed offshore consultancy income over seven years
- Maximum penalty exposure HK.8M (200% of understated tax)
- Voluntary disclosure achieved 10% penalty — HK0K instead of HK.8M
Free Expert Consultation
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Why Choose TAX.hk
Deep HK Tax Expertise
Our CPAs have 15+ years of HK tax experience and keep current with every IRD update.
Transparent Fixed Fees
No hourly billing surprises. Know your cost upfront before we start.
24-Hour Response
We respond to all enquiries within one business day. Urgent cases within 4 hours.
Strict Confidentiality
All client information is held under strict professional duty of confidentiality.
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This page provides general information only. For advice specific to your situation, please consult a qualified Hong Kong tax professional.