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Kanzlei Dr. Schmitz lawyers advise and represent SMEs, large corporations and individuals with tax audits. Ideally our law firm is involved at an early stage, before an audit order is issued. This is because changes with regard to voluntary disclosure under section 371 of the German Fiscal Code (AO) now mean that no such disclosures may be made once a tax audit is announced. While this option is still frequently chosen, it now only has a mitigating effect on sentencing.

Kanzlei Dr. Schmitz prepares the tax audit with the company. The necessary documents are collated and contacts sounded out in the company. Any specific problem areas are identified in collaboration with the company’s tax lawyers and tax consultants and the results of previous audits are also reviewed.

The audit is then accompanied with the expertise in tax matters which Kanzlei Dr. Schmitz can supply to produce the most neutral or positive closing report possible. If any tax offences emerge, the company’s managing bodies are then also provided with criminal defence support if this constellation is possible or if this has been considered tactically in advance.

Kanzlei Dr. Schmitz also provides tax consultancy support when using the audit report for tax assessments, advises on adjustments of taxes and interest and also deals with abatement and deferment issues. If the results are challenged, Kanzlei Dr. Schmitz also provides its substantial expertise to advise and represent its clients in tax litigation in fiscal proceedings.

Kanzlei Dr. Schmitz lawyers provide professional advice in all aspects of tax audit law.

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