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Tax-return review and correction — Tax adviser
When you suspect a filed figure or omitted item is wrong, explain the return type, period and nature of the discrepancy. A professional needs both the original submission and supporting evidence through secure channels to distinguish a correction from an unresolved factual question.
Service scope
Examination of an existing tax submission or reporting record to identify possible errors and scope an appropriate correction. The original filing, supporting evidence and relevant period must be retained; correction is not the same as rewriting history without an audit trail.
What is normally included
- Reviewing an existing return
- Reconciling discrepancies with evidence
- Preparing an authorised correction where applicable
What is not included
- Concealing earlier errors
- Guaranteed acceptance of amendments
- Altering source records to obtain a preferred result
Typical tasks
- Identify the original submission
- Compare reported data with records
- Clarify the suspected discrepancy
- Assess the appropriate professional correction scope
- Document authorised changes
What to include in your brief
- Tax and return type
- Period concerned
- Filing jurisdiction
- General suspected error
- Authority correspondence or deadline
Choosing the right professional
Ask how the adviser will preserve the original record and document proposed changes. Confirm whether the service includes submission and responses to the authority, since reviewing a suspected error does not guarantee that any particular amendment route remains available.
Important considerations
- Correction procedures and time limits vary
- An apparent error may involve several periods
- Authority enquiries may require wider representation
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