Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is the role of a tax consultant? Their role is to counsel customers on audits, outstanding tax payments, and other difficulties with the Income Tax Authorities. They also counsel customers on how to reduce their taxable income or maximise their tax refunds. They ensure that their clients do not pay more than the appropriate tax amount. 2. Is a tax consultant the same as an chartered accountant? No. Tax consultants and chartered accountant are different from each other. Tax consultants have expertise only in income taxes, tax savings, and other aspects of ITR filing. However, an chartered accountant will not have in-depth knowledge of filing taxes. chartered accountant provide a range of accounting services, while tax consultants can only provide expert advice on income tax filing and returns. 3. Why should I consult an income tax consultant? A tax consultant will help in filing your ITR on time. As they are professionally qualified in income tax and compliance audit, they also advise you on how to save on your taxes while complying with the tax laws and rules. 4. What Are the Different Types of Tax Consultants? The different types of Tax consultants include: Tax Attorney Chartered Accountant Licensed Agents Financial Accountants