Baker Tilly Dutch Caribbean | Edition 1 2014

A DISPUTE WITH THE TAX AUTHORITIES OR A TIO OR FIOD
INVASION? BE PREPARED!
A feeling of duality surrounds taxes. Taxpayers aim to enjoy
as much tax advantages as possible, while the tax authorities
are bound by law to collect tax guilders.
FOREWORD
This makes for interesting
discussions and intriguing news
stories with large multinationals
trying to minimize their taxes and
the authorities as shepherds of
what’s ethical and what defies the
boundaries of good citizenship.
Such disputes may have fierce
influence on the reputation of the
concerned companies and their
management.
Are you prepared for a tax audit by
the Tax Authorities or even worse,
an investigation by the TIO or FIOD?
How to start a tax proceeding or
what to do when they appear on
your doorsteps demanding to see
your books immediately or want to
seize your computers? And we don’t
just mean having the books and
supporting documents ready; do
you know what to say, what to ask
and what to avoid saying or doing?
Be prepared!
In this edition of our Personally
Invested magazine, we aim to
give insight in the relationships
between you as taxpayer, whether
as business owner or as private
taxpayer and formal tax rules and
regulations. The articles provide
examples of dealings with the tax
authorities; what can be expected?
What are the do’s and don’ts.
We also introduce our new partner,
Arthur van Aalst, our specialized
tax attorney.
Arthur and his team are dedicated to
assist in case of a BAB audit, FIOD
or TIO investigation and other formal
tax matters that require insightful
knowledge of the tax jurisdiction and
law. Feel free to contact Arthur for a
copy of our latest instruction guide:
“How to act during a TIO or FIOD
investigation”.
Enjoy reading!
Victor Bergisch
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