Tax Dispute Resolution: Appeals & Litigation Training Course
Corporate Tax Strategy & Group Structuring Training Course provides a comprehensive understanding of how corporations—both multinational and domestic—can design and implement effective tax strategies that align with global regulatory standards and best practices.
Course Overview
Tax Dispute Resolution: Appeals & Litigation Training Course
Introduction
Tax Dispute Resolution: Appeals & Litigation course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to manage, negotiate, and resolve tax disputes effectively. It explores administrative appeals, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and litigation processes, emphasizing compliance with legal frameworks and procedural rules. Participants will learn strategies to minimize financial and reputational risks, prepare strong appeals, and represent clients or organizations in tribunals and courts.
The program also examines cross-border disputes, treaty-based relief mechanisms, and emerging global trends in tax dispute resolution. Participants gain practical insights through case studies, simulations, and real-world examples, enabling them to navigate complex tax controversies confidently while ensuring alignment with ethical and regulatory standards.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the legal and administrative frameworks governing tax disputes.
- Identify common causes and types of tax controversies.
- Prepare and submit notices of objection and appeal documents effectively.
- Manage communications and negotiations with tax authorities.
- Apply alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms in tax cases.
- Navigate tribunal and court procedures for tax litigation.
- Analyze key case law and precedent in tax disputes.
- Manage evidentiary requirements and documentation for audits.
- Evaluate risks and develop mitigation strategies in disputes.
- Handle cross-border and international tax litigation issues.
- Coordinate with external advisors, experts, and legal teams.
- Ensure compliance and ethical conduct during dispute resolution.
- Apply practical insights from case studies to real-world tax disputes.
Target Audience
- Tax Practitioners & Advisors
- In-House Tax Managers
- Legal Professionals specializing in Tax Law
- Compliance & Risk Officers
- Finance Directors & CFOs
- Auditors & Forensic Accountants
- Revenue Authority Officials
- Corporate Executives involved in tax planning and compliance
Course Duration: 5 days
Course Modules
Module 1: Fundamentals of Tax Dispute Resolution
- Overview of tax dispute frameworks
- Common causes and types of disputes
- Taxpayer rights and obligations
- Dispute resolution strategies
- Administrative vs. judicial resolution
- Case Study: Typical corporate tax dispute scenario
Module 2: Administrative Appeals & Objections
- Drafting effective notices of objection
- Internal review and tax authority procedures
- Filing deadlines and compliance requirements
- Responding to queries from tax authorities
- Escalation strategies for unresolved objections
- Case Study: Successful resolution via objection filing
Module 3: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Mediation and negotiation techniques
- Benefits and limitations of ADR
- Role of tax mediators and neutral parties
- Implementing ADR in domestic and international disputes
- Avoiding escalation to litigation
- Case Study: ADR in a cross-border tax dispute
Module 4: Litigation Process
- Tribunal and court procedures
- Pleadings, submissions, and evidence management
- Rules of discovery and disclosure
- Managing witness statements and expert testimony
- Costs, penalties, and enforcement
- Case Study: Landmark tax litigation case analysis
Module 5: Tax Investigations & Enforcement
- Responding to tax audits and investigations
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Cooperation with authorities during inquiries
- Legal consequences of non-compliance
- Handling voluntary disclosures
- Case Study: Corporate audit and investigation response
Module 6: Cross-Border & International Disputes
- Double taxation treaty disputes
- Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) process
- Transfer pricing and international litigation challenges
- OECD guidelines for global dispute resolution
- International arbitration for tax disputes
- Case Study: MAP resolution in multinational transfer pricing dispute
Module 7: Strategic Dispute Management
- Developing internal dispute policies
- Coordination between tax, finance, and legal teams
- Managing reputational and financial risks
- Document retention and evidence management
- Engaging external advisors and expert witnesses
- Case Study: Corporate tax risk mitigation strategy
Module 8: Emerging Trends & Best Practices
- Digital tools in dispute management
- Global reforms in tax dispute resolution
- Lessons from major international litigations
- Best practices for dispute prevention
- Post-litigation compliance and monitoring
- Case Study: Comparative analysis of global dispute resolution frameworks
Training Methodology
- Instructor-led interactive sessions
- Case study analysis and scenario-based exercises
- Role-playing and negotiation simulations
- Practical drafting of objection and appeal documents
- Group discussions and peer learning
- Access to templates, checklists, and legal resources
Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount
Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104
Certification
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.
Tailor-Made Course
We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.
Key Notes
a. The participant must be conversant with English.
b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate
c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.
e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.