12 Jun 2026Looking for a tax specialist or tax auditor near you in Kochi? Regi Tom Antony & Associates is a Kochi-based Chartered Accountant firm handling income tax audit under Section 44AB, tax representation, scrutiny assessments and tax planning for individuals, professionals and businesses across Kerala.
Updated: June 2026 | Regi Tom Antony & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Kakkanad, Kochi
Choosing the right tax specialist matters most when you face a notice, a scrutiny assessment, or a Section 44AB tax-audit obligation. The wrong filing or a missed audit deadline can trigger penalties — the right CA gets the position correct the first time and represents you before the department if questions arise.
What does a tax specialist do?
A tax specialist (a practising Chartered Accountant) handles your income tax computation and filing, conducts tax audits under Section 44AB where applicable, responds to income-tax notices, represents you in scrutiny and assessment proceedings, and structures your affairs to legally minimise tax. For businesses, this extends to TDS compliance, advance tax planning and audit readiness.
Do you need a Section 44AB tax audit?
A tax audit under Section 44AB is mandatory where business turnover exceeds the prescribed threshold (₹1 crore, or ₹10 crore where cash receipts and payments are within 5%), or professional gross receipts exceed ₹50 lakh, among other cases. Missing a required tax audit attracts a penalty under Section 271B. If you are unsure whether you cross the threshold, a tax specialist can confirm and complete the audit in the prescribed Form 3CA/3CB and 3CD.
Tax specialist services we offer in Kochi
- Income tax audit (Sec 44AB) — Form 3CA/3CB-3CD preparation and filing.
- Tax representation — replying to notices, scrutiny and assessment proceedings before the Income Tax Department.
- Tax planning — legitimate structuring for individuals, professionals and businesses.
- ITR filing — accurate returns for salaried, business, capital gains and NRI cases.
- TDS compliance — deduction, deposit, returns and corrections.
Why choose a local tax specialist in Kochi?
A local Chartered Accountant can meet you in person, knows the jurisdictional assessing officers and Kerala-specific practicalities, and is available through the assessment cycle — not just at filing time. Regi Tom Antony & Associates operates from Kakkanad, Kochi, with Big-4 and multinational experience behind the team.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a tax specialist near me in Kochi?
Regi Tom Antony & Associates, Chartered Accountants, is based at Kakkanad, Kochi and offers income tax audit, representation and planning across Kerala. Call +91 484 298 5208.
What is the penalty for not getting a tax audit done?
Under Section 271B, the penalty for failing to get accounts audited (when required under Section 44AB) is 0.5% of turnover/gross receipts, up to a maximum of ₹1,50,000.
Who needs a tax auditor?
Businesses and professionals crossing the Section 44AB turnover/receipts thresholds, and certain presumptive-tax cases, need a Chartered Accountant to conduct and certify a tax audit.
Can a tax specialist represent me in a scrutiny assessment?
Yes. A Chartered Accountant can represent you before the Income Tax Department in scrutiny, assessment and appellate proceedings.
Regi Tom Antony & Associates provides income tax audit (Sec 44AB), tax representation and tax planning in Kochi, Kerala. Related: Income Tax Audit, Tax Representation, Tax Planning, ITR Filing. Contact: letstalk@rtaandassociates.com | Kakkanad, Kochi. Call +91 484 298 5208.