Tapan Modi

I am an analytical & result oriented professional with 10+ years of experience in the field of Indirect Taxation. Currently I am associated with Alkem Laboratories Limited as a Senior Manager handling Indirect Taxation. Under the Indirect Tax domain, I handle PAN India Legacy and GST assessments, audits, litigation, refunds, advisory and compliances for 56 Locations.

Alkem Laboratories Limited

Senior Manager : May 2024 – Till date

• Spearheading all regional & manufacturing units for GST Indirect Tax Matters; facilitating all group company businesses with attaining pending matters in litigation and assessment
• Managing entire gamut of GST activities relating to finance and accounting and overseeing collection of erstwhile regime pending Statutory Forms, pending Assessments completion, Successful closure of past litigation matters, managing Contingent Liabilities and its reduction – bringing efficiency in value chain.
• Handling Inspections and inquires conducted by the jurisdictional offices/ Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI), Enforcement Division, Anti-Evasion etc.
• Monitoring, drafting and filing of replies to SCN’s, appearing for personal hearing before the various Appellate Authorities to argue the matters and handling complex refunds.
• Expert in tracking tax legislative changes / Court decisions and keep top management / tax teams abreast on tax developments having business / tax compliance impact.
• Liasioning with External Authorities, Auditors for divisional work; administering & driving overall statutory compliance in the area of indirect taxes
• Conducting tax trainings for Warehouses – Depots/ Manufacturing Units / External Business Partners on Indirect Tax Matters
• Navigating M&A activities and related Tax Considerations

September 2015 to May 2024

• Assisting the clients in preparation and filing of Annual Return and Reconciliation Statement in Form GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for entity having 30+ GSTIN’s with revenue size of INR.100 billion
• Assisting the clients in preparation and filing of GST returns in Form GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4, GSTR-5A and GSTR-6
• Providing End to End consulting and representing the clients in respect of GST/Service Tax audits conducted by revenue authorities and drafting replies to SCN’s / Orders issued by the Tax Authorities
• Drafting and filing of Appeals before Commissioner (Appeals)
• Assisting and briefing the legal counsels in respect of litigation matters
• Filing of GST refund claims and filing of appeals for rejection of refund claims
• Handled various GST Certification work
• Researching complex tax issues & advising clients on optimal solutions in respect of proposed transactions to be undertaken by the clients including OIDAR services and GST implications thereon
• Providing advisory in relation to E-Invoicing, E-way bills and related compliances
• Conducting GST due diligence and highlighting exposure on valuation front

CA - May 2015 - 51.88%

B.Com - March 2013 - 87.71%

H.S.C - 82.33% (Mithibai College)

S.S.C - 86.15% (Bishop's School)