CA PRanav LODHA

• Income Tax Return filings for diverse sectors, including listed NBFCs, Housing Finance Companies, Power Transmission Companies, and Charitable Trusts.
• Supported audit teams in filing tax audit reports for various clients.
• Managed withholding and regulatory compliance for several clients.
• Ensured compliance obligations on dividend distributions for listed companies.
• Conducted filing processes for documents such as FATCA and SFT.
• Assisted Senior Counsels in presenting cases at the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) and High Court matters.
• Presented cases during assessment proceedings before the Commissioner of Income Tax and Assessing Officer.
• Represented clients in prosecution proceedings for compliance and legal issues.
• Handled assessment proceedings for cases involving search and seizure.
• Worked on obtaining complex refunds for clients in diverse matters.
• Advised clients on various direct tax issues.
• Provided guidance on FEMA and other regulatory issues such as GIFT City and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).

Associate – Direct Tax

Kore Lodha & Associates, Pune (Feb 2020 – Present)

• Conducted tax audits for clients across sectors including Manufacturing, Real Estate, Trading, and Services.
• Ensured compliance with TDS provisions and statutory deadlines for income tax filings.
• Filed appeals and represented clients before the Commissioner of Income Tax Appeals.
• Collaborated with senior counsels at the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.
• Provided consulting on mergers, acquisitions, slump sales, and tax planning strategies.
• Prepared and submitted documentation for the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme.

Executed internal and statutory audits for corporate entities.

Prepared income tax returns and TDS reports for diverse clientele.

· Facilitated compliance with Service Tax/GST regulations and prepared income tax returns.

· Managed tax assessments and compliance for various clients

Managed statutory audits for major banking institutions and prepared financial data reports.