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Tax law is an incredibly complex area, not least because tax law rests on administrative law. It is therefore a prerequisite to be able to prosecute your tax case that you can also deal with administrative law and have knowledge of the client's rights. Sometimes it is seen that discretion is given more weight than rule - and this is where administrative law comes into the picture - with administrative law it is ensured, among other things, that there is no distortion of power. In short, there are a lot of rules that you should be aware of before you get involved in tax cases - an official error committed consciously or unconsciously during the case can have a decisive impact on the outcome of a case.


The tax and duty cases concern both income tax, corporation tax, VAT, taxes and customs.

We offer private individuals and companies assistance in relation to tax. Our starting point is proactive advice so that you can avoid a tax case - but we are also prepared and ready, if you or your company receives an inquiry from the Tax Agency.


Many self-employed people experience a feeling of powerlessness when they are faced with a tax dispute with the Tax Agency. We understand your concerns and are here to help. We understand that it can feel difficult to navigate the tax law, it can be difficult to understand the problem, and thus even more difficult to plead your case. You may very well be a skilled businessman, but not have the skills to handle inquiries from the Tax Agency. This is where we come into the picture - we are here to lighten your workload so that you can once again focus on what you do best.


Experience tells us that the sooner we get involved in the case, the better an outcome can be expected, because it is important that the case is handled correctly from the start. A case can start with communication with the Tax Agency, where by presenting correct and adequate documentation you can contribute to ensuring that a dispute does not arise.


We always endeavor to establish a sensible dialogue with the case handler at the Tax Agency, based on mutual trust and respect. Experience shows that if the case handler is positive towards the taxpayer's arguments, it will most often end up with the taxpayer winning the tax case.


However, it happens that we only get involved in a tax case after the first decision has been made.


Here we help you to clarify all aspects of the case, and give you an honest assessment of how you should behave, so that you can make an informed decission about the further course of action.


We do not take all cases. It is about choosing your battles carefully - if the Tax Agency's decision seems correct, there is no reason to start a complaint and waste resources on it. We make a concrete assessment, and as a starting point we will only pursue cases that we believe our clients have a reasonable chance of succeeding in, to an extent that is valuable to the client.


However, we often see that the taxpayer has failed to present sufficient documentation, which has led to a poorly informed case with the consequent factually incorrect decision. This is where we step in. We provide the right legal views, relevant documentation, persuasive argumentation and procedure. When it is appropriate, we also request third party "views and estimates".


We advise you on the process and assist you in cutting the case. This means that we sort out claims that we believe cannot be successful. We thus conduct the case on a basis that has a reasonable chance of success. Our solution-oriented approach is the key word.


We always strive to provide durable and valuable assistance and to have an open dialogue throughout the process, regarding our assessment of the prospects for success.


We have helped many customers to save a lot of money, because from the start we have managed to present the essential aspects of the case correctly and with proper argumentation.


No matter how big or small you think your case is, we are ready to help you.


Violation of tax legislation can result in criminal consequences. You must be aware of the potential criminal consequences of violating tax legislation, therefore an inquiry from the Tax Agency must always be taken seriously, and the key word is documentation: There is no point in being right if you cannot prove it.

Cost reimbursement

An old proverb says that it is expensive to be poor. In this context, it could be understood as meaning that those who are not so financially privileged must opt out, e.g. expert assistance, and this can end up being expensive. The small master craftsman may not have room in his budget to set aside money for expert assistance, which means that he does not experience equality before the law, because he is behind on points from the start. All else equal, that would weaken his sense of justice. However, the situation is such that in danish tax cases - where the state is the stronger party - in order to ensure legal certainty, the possibility of reimbursement of costs has been introduced.


According to the Tax Administration Act chapter 19, in the tax area you are entitled to be awarded a cost reimbursement, whereby you can be reimbursed for expenses for expert assistance in conducting tax appeals and tax court proceedings.


You can get 100% of your eligible expenses covered if you have been fully or predominantly successful in an appeal.


If you have only been successful to a lesser extent or have not been successful at all, you can have 50% of the costs of the expert assistance covered.


Costs for expert assistance are therefore always covered by at least half, regardless of whether the case is lost.


If you have an appeal case that you win or are largely successful in, the case is therefore completely free of counsel costs for you after reimbursement of costs. This means that you can have your tax case brought to the administrative appeals system, the Tax Appeals Board, or the National Tax Court without putting your finances out of control.


To an outsider, running a case may sound like a fundamentally simple discipline; you state your point of view, describe the unfairness that has befallen you, supplemented by a few good arguments - after which justice is done by itself. This would be a perfect world. But in the real world, it is often much more complicated to conduct your case, and – not least – to do it properly, so that you achieve the goal: to win. It is a craft that you should take seriously in your own interest and leave it only to professionals.


It may well be that the craftsman has an excellent pair of pliers, but is he the best at removing an inflamed tooth? Barely. In the same way, your accountant is probably very skilled at keeping accounts, and we ally ourselves in many cases with your accountant - or make our own business partner available - to ensure the correct accounting documentation - but the accountant, on his own, is not necessarily the best to litigate your tax case and promote the right legal views.


Therefore - if you have to file a case, use a professional - with the subsidy rules in the Tax Administration Act, it ends up being free in the vast majority of cases.


A tax case that can be appealed in the appeal system can be any type of dispute with the Tax Agency. Typically, it is a decision that you do not agree with, an unsatisfactory binding answer from SKAT or a discretionary assessment of your income.

Are you going to be posted or are you considering moving abroad permanently?

If you are faced with having to travel abroad, whether it is in connection with secondment or for permanent relocation, it is important to become familiar with the tax consequences and options.

 

Your tax treatment in Denmark depends on many factors. Feel free to contact us as soon as the considerations start, so that together we can find the best solution and ensure that you get off to a good start.


Our most noble task is to ensure that you can enjoy your stay abroad, without having to stress about the tax in Denmark. As part of our advice, you will receive a memo on the tax matters that are relevant to you.


If auditor assistance is needed, in connection with accounting statements and calculations, we collaborate with an audit house that can assist.


We can help with everything related to foreign affairs, whether it is intended as a short-term temporary stay or permanent relocation, including...

Tax liability

  • Full tax liability
  • Limited tax liability
  • Cessation of tax liability
  • Tax return to the Tax Agency

In general

  • Social security
  • Secondment contract
  • Expatriate taxation
  • Deferral of expatriate taxation

Pension

  • Exemption from pension return tax (PAL tax)
  • Tax-free pension scheme

Open and proactive

With an open and proactive approach, we help you weigh all options.

Fixed fee agreement

You can choose between paying after the time elapsed or a fixed fee agreement can be entered into.

Free assessment

We offer a free and non-binding assessment of your tax case or issue.

Always updated

We continuously monitor the latest decisions and judgments, so that we are always up-to-date on the latest practice.
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