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Sami Tax Consultants
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Tax Liability Reduced. Per Engagement.

“4 decades of turning tax complexity into savings. We don’t just process paperwork. We protect hard-earned profits.”

280+ matters
185+ tribunals
Est. 1982
Income Tax StrategyGST AdvisoryCustoms & DutiesTax PlanningCompliance ManagementLitigation SupportCorporate TaxationInternational TaxIncome Tax StrategyGST AdvisoryCustoms & DutiesTax PlanningCompliance ManagementLitigation SupportCorporate TaxationInternational Tax
T. Kuppusami - Founder & Tax Consultant

T. Kuppusami

Founder & Tax Consultant

M.Com • ICWAI • LL.B

ChennaiEst. 1982
The Private Practice

Four decades of distinguished practice.
One unwavering standard.

Mr. Kuppusami brings 42 years of distinguished professional practice in taxation, customs, and corporate compliance. His career includes thousands of complex tax matters, strategic compliance planning, and dispute resolution—experience that now benefits our clients directly.

I

Deep Expertise

Decades of professional knowledge on how tax law is interpreted and applied across industries

II

Strategic Approach

Beyond compliance—we architect tax positions that stand scrutiny and protect your interests

III

Complete Discretion

Your financial matters remain absolutely confidential—trust built over four decades of practice

"

Understanding tax law is one thing. Understanding how it's applied in practice—that comes from decades of handling complex matters. We bring that practitioner perspective to every client engagement.

"
T. Kuppusami
Founder & Tax Consultant
TK
42
Years Experience
3
Degrees
Commitment
Our Expertise

Tax Services

Strategic solutions since 1982

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Direct Taxes

Strategic deduction optimization that maximizes your take-home while maintaining audit-ready documentation. Navigate complex tax regimes with confidence and precision.

Section 80C/80D OptimizationHRA & LTA ClaimsCapital Gains Strategy
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Architect tax-efficient structures that support business growth. Expert guidance on capital vs revenue classification and strategic restructuring for sustained prosperity.

Section 44AD/44ADA ElectionsAdvance Tax PlanningBusiness Expense Optimization
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Sophisticated wealth preservation strategies for high net-worth individuals. Family trust structures, succession planning, and investment optimization designed to protect your legacy.

Family Trust SetupReal Estate TaxSuccession Planning
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II

GST & Indirect

Strategic registration planning aligned with your business model. Expert guidance on composition vs regular scheme election and input tax credit maximization.

Multi-state RegistrationGSTR FilingITC Reconciliation
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Expert representation in audits, show cause notices, and appeals before Commissioner and Tribunal. Protect your interests with strategic defense and proven expertise.

Audit PreparationSCN ResponseAppellate Representation
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Comprehensive eligibility assessment with sector-specific implications. Strategic growth transition planning for MSMEs navigating scale and compliance complexity.

Scheme ElectionQuarterly ComplianceTransition Advisory
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III

Customs & Trade

Advanced authorization schemes and duty drawback maximization. Strategic SVB vs SCRIP planning for traders seeking optimal cost structures.

Duty OptimizationClassification ReviewExemption Claims
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Seamless international trade facilitation through IEC registration, FTA benefit optimization, and DGFT licensing support. Navigate global markets with confidence.

IEC ManagementRODTEP ClaimsLicensing Support
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Strategic transfer pricing defense and DTAA withholding optimization. Global entity structuring designed to minimize tax exposure while maintaining compliance.

Transfer Pricing StudyDTAA AdvisoryExpat Taxation
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IV

Strategic Advisory

Proactive structuring for wealth preservation with DTAA benefit optimization. Comprehensive succession and inheritance planning to protect your family's financial future.

Annual Tax ReviewStructure OptimizationNRI Advisory
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Expert handling of scrutiny assessments, demand notices, and departmental proceedings. Strategic defense with decades of proven expertise in tax dispute resolution.

Scrutiny ResponseAssessment HearingsRevision Applications
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Complete annual compliance calendar management with proactive deadline tracking. Never miss a filing. Zero penalty guarantee backed by systematic oversight.

Calendar ManagementReminder SystemRegulatory Updates
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“Where expertise meets precision”

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Est. 1982Chennai42 Years

Trusted counsel for discerning enterprises

Case Studies

Client Success Stories

Verified results from real client engagements.Every figure documented and auditable.

Case Files • Tap to expand

Case ST/2024/CR-1001

Situation

Indian subsidiary facing transfer pricing adjustment and withholding tax liability on inter-company services. Significant exposure to penalties with effective tax rate at 38% due to suboptimal structure and missed treaty opportunities.

Intervention

1

Restructured service agreements with documented arm's length pricing

2

Obtained advance ruling on withholding tax exemption

3

Implemented tax treaty benefits under India-Singapore DTAA

4

Established comprehensive transfer pricing documentation framework

5

Created compliance calendar and real-time monitoring system

Outcome

₹4.2 Cr

Annual Savings

18%

ETR Reduction

100%

Penalty Avoided

Zero

TP Additions

Verified

K. Sami, Senior Partner

March 2024

Case ST/2024/GL-1002

Situation

Show cause notice alleging wrongful ITC claims on capital goods worth ₹1.8 Cr. Tax authorities proposing substantial penalty and interest. Previous advisor unable to mount effective defense.

Intervention

1

Detailed documentary evidence of asset capitalization and usage

2

Precedent-based legal arguments citing favorable tribunal decisions

3

Strategic representation before adjudicating authority

4

Comprehensive response addressing each allegation point-by-point

5

Established ITC claim legitimacy with supporting documents

Outcome

₹1.8 Cr

Demand Vacated

100%

Penalty Avoided

Zero

Interest Liability

Precedent

Set for Future

Verified

K. Sami, Senior Partner

February 2024

Case ST/2024/CD-1003

Situation

Consistently higher duty payments due to suboptimal classification. Missing FTA benefits on eligible imports. SVB matters pending with uncertain valuation methodology creating compliance risk.

Intervention

1

Complete HS classification review across product portfolio

2

FTA origin certificate optimization for ASEAN and other treaties

3

SVB settlement negotiation with favorable valuation approach

4

Implemented duty drawback and refund mechanisms

5

Created classification manual for ongoing compliance

Outcome

₹85L

Annual Savings

12%

Duty Reduction

Clean

Compliance Record

₹42L

Refunds Obtained

Verified

K. Sami, Senior Partner

January 2024

Case ST/2024/IP-1004

Situation

Partners facing high individual tax burden at 42% marginal rate. Inefficient profit distribution structure. No succession planning in place. Retirement provisions not optimized under exempt categories.

Intervention

1

LLP restructuring with optimized partner remuneration

2

Partner salary structuring within Section 40(b) limits

3

Retirement benefit planning under exempt provisions

4

Succession framework with tax-efficient ownership transfer

5

Family trust structuring for wealth preservation

Outcome

₹2.1 Cr

Tax Reduction

22%

ETR Reduction

Secured

Succession Plan

Protected

Partner Assets

Verified

K. Sami, Senior Partner

December 2023

Client identities protected. Figures represent actual documented outcomes. Past results do not guarantee future performance.

Vol. XLIISince 1982
Editorial

Why trusted clients choose Sami Tax

Four decades of strategic tax practice.Every engagement crafted for lasting results.

I

Professional Depth

42 Years of Practice

The founder's credentials aren't decorative. M.Com, ICWAI, LL.B—each degree represents a dimension of tax law most practitioners never explore. When assessments arrive, that depth becomes your advantage.

II

Strategic Architecture

Beyond Compliance

Tax strategy isn't about finding loopholes. It's about building positions that withstand scrutiny—structures that align with both the letter and spirit of law while maximizing your legitimate advantages.

III

Personal Continuity

Direct Senior Access

You will never be rotated to a junior associate. You will never explain your situation twice. The same senior professionals who understand your complete financial picture provide continuity year after year.

IV

Absolute Discretion

Sacred Confidence

Your financial matters are held in sacred confidence. Our client list is never disclosed. Your tax strategy remains between you and our team—protected by four decades of earned trust.

The Sami Tax Difference
"We don't compete on price.
We compete on outcomes."
T. Kuppusami, Founder

vs Big 4 Firms

  • They assign juniors. We assign veterans.
  • They charge billable hours. We architect outcomes.
  • They're generalists. We're tax specialists.

vs Local CA Firms

  • They do compliance. We do strategy.
  • They have qualifications. We have 42 years of practice.
  • They serve everyone. We serve selectively.

SAMI TAX CONSULTANTS

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22 February 2026

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"

We don't just file returns. We architect tax positions that protect what you've built.

"
T. Kuppusami
T. KuppusamiFounder & Tax Consultant