Professional Experience • Firm: Santosh S Bakshetti (Proprietorship), Kalwa (West), Thane Maharashtra • Key Services: o GST Practitioner : Registration, migration from VAT/Service Tax to GST, monthly/annual returns, and compliance. o Tax Audits : Tax audits for proprietary, partnership firms & private companies. o Income Tax : Preparation of returns and attending assessments for Individuals, HUFs, Partnerships, and Companies. o Cooperative Societies Audits : Audit of Housing Societies, Co-operative Papedis, and Mahila Bachat Gats since 1998. o Other Services : Service Tax, M Vat, Sales Tax, Cess/LBT Assessments. Memberships & Certifications • GST Practitioner ( NACIN ): Since July 2018 – Certification No: 271800007096GPG (Exam passed June 2019) • Registrar of Co-operative Societies: B-2 Category (since 1997-1998) • Sales Tax Practitioner: From 2008-2009 to 30.06.2017 WORK WHCIH WE DO 1. GST Registration: This includes registering businesses or entities under Goods and Services Tax (GST), ensuring compliance with the tax regulations of the country, and providing guidance on tax liabilities. 2. GST Assessment: This involves evaluating a business’s GST filings to ensure compliance with tax laws. It includes checking whether the correct amount of tax is paid and if returns are filed on time. 3. GST Litigation: This refers to legal challenges or disputes that arise regarding GST assessments or decisions by tax authorities. It involves representing businesses in front of tax tribunals or courts to resolve disputes. 4. Income Tax Return Filing: This service includes preparing and filing income tax returns for individuals, companies, and other entities, ensuring all income sources are properly reported and that tax liabilities are calculated and paid correctly. 5. Income Tax Assessment: This is the process by which the tax department evaluates the information provided in tax returns, ensuring they are accurate and comply with tax laws. 6. Income Tax Appeal: If a taxpayer disagrees with an income tax assessment or decision made by the tax authorities, an appeal process can be initiated. It involves legal representation before the appellate authorities or tax tribunals. 7. Housing Society Audit: Auditing the financial statements of housing societies to ensure proper accounting and compliance with the applicable laws. This can also involve advising on financial management and tax compliance for societies. With 25 years of experience, this expertise likely covers not only the preparation and filing of tax-related documents but also resolving disputes, offering guidance on complex tax matters, and ensuring compliance with various tax laws. Do you need help with any of these services specifically or any more details about them?