About MKC
Founded in 2000, Mahesh Kumar & Co. (MKC) is a prestigious Chartered Accountancy practice based in heart of New Delhi, India, spearheaded by its founder, Mr. Mahesh Kumar FCA and supported by a team of expert professionals (think tank) with over 100 years of collective experience in tax law and practice.
At MKC, we are committed to crafting tailored, legally compliant solutions for a diverse client base, including businesses, entrepreneurs, and both resident and non-resident individuals, carefully balancing their immediate needs with long-term objectives.
Mahesh Kumar & Co. (MKC) brings unparalleled expertise to the complex and ever-evolving field of tax litigation and advisory services
With over a century of collective experience in navigating the intricacies of tax law, MKC is uniquely positioned to represent a diverse client base, ranging from multinational entities to individual taxpayers.
Our approach combines deep legal knowledge with a keen understanding of tax regulations and their practical implications. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer tailored, strategic solutions to tax disputes and advisory needs, ensuring compliance while optimizing our clients’ financial positions.
Our track record of successfully handling high-stakes cases before tax courts and regulatory bodies stands as a testament to our proficiency and commitment to excellence in tax law.
Mahesh Kumar FCA
Founder and Principal
Mr. Mahesh Kumar is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) of the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI) and alumnus of Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), with over three decades of experience in tax litigation and advisory, including resolving complex and high stake disputes with various revenue authorities in cases of income tax search and seizure and prosecution matters before the Income Tax Settlement Commission (ITSC) and under the Black Money Act, Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, besides advocacy before various appellate authorities and writ courts across India.
With his expertise in tax laws and practice recognized at the highest levels, Mr. Kumar has had the honour of serving as Taxation Advisor to India’s then Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh.
In recognition of his distinctive and outstanding contribution to the field of taxation, Mr. Kumar has been conferred the Capital Foundation National Award by Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha in the distinguished presence of Mr. Justice R.M. Lodha, former Chief Justice of India.
Mr. Kumar’s association extends to the Indian Economic Association, specifically the Trust for Research & Development, chaired by Dr. Singh. Mr. Kumar has also collaborated with the renowned economist Dr. V.R. Panchmukhi, who is known for his significant role in the liberalization of India’s trade policy and in shaping India’s economic and taxation landscape.
Think Tank
NP Sahni IRS (retd.)
Advocate (Tax)
Mr. NP Sahni belongs to 1965 batch of Indian Revenue Service (IRS) and has held many senior positions in the Government of India, including Assistant Director of Enforcement (Foreign Exchange), Appellate/Inspecting Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Commissioner of Income Tax/Director of Income Tax (Inv./Vig.), Joint Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, CBDT (Tax Policy & Legislation/ Foreign Tax Division), Chief Commissioner of Income Tax/ Director General of Income Tax (Investigation/Administration/Systems), Member, Income Tax Settlement Commission (ITSC), New Delhi and Vice Chairman, ITSC, Mumbai.
Additionally, Mr. Sahni has also served as Senior Standing Counsel to the Income Tax Department before the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in numerous landmark tax matters, covering all aspects of direct taxation laws.
Manohar Lal IRS (retd.)
Advocate (Tax)
Mr. Manohar Lal has served as an officer in Income Tax Department from 1969 and gained experience in handling complex search and prosecution cases. On selection by Government of India in 1978, Mr. Lal received training in United Kingdom on income tax law. Mr. Lal voluntarily retired from the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) in 1989 and joined the Bar as a Tax Advocate, sepcialising in income tax, excise, customs, service tax laws. Further, Mr. Lal has also defended many tax prosecution cases before the district and higher courts.
Mr. Lal is also a highly respected writer on tax matters, which includes his book titled “New Assessment Procedure for Search Cases” (published in 1995), discussing the then introduction of new search procedure in Chapter XIVB of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Mr. Lal’s views are frequently sought by professional organizations through lectures on search and tax prosecution.
AK Singh IRS (retd.)
Mr. AK Singh retired from the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) after more than three decades of service, holding many senior positions, including that of Chief Commissioner Income Tax, Lucknow, where Mr. Singh led a team of more than 200 tax officials. Mr. Singh has an expertise in all litigious areas of the Income-tax Act, 1961, in particular investigation, survey, search and prosecution matters, holding the distinction of one of the longest serving IRS officer as Direct General (Investigation).
Anand Chaudhuri
Advocate (Tax and Crime)
Mr. Anand Chaudhuri is an Advocate with more than a decade of litigation experience, specialising in both direct and indirect taxation law, revenue offences and white collar crime, representing tax payers before Special Courts in prosecution matters and tax appellate authorities like the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) and Writ Courts across India. Mr. Chaudhuri is also admitted to practice law in NSW Australia as a Solicitor.
A career in tax law and practice awaits
MKC is always seeking individuals with knowledge, skills, professional attitude and integrity to join its team, from keen students and recent graduates to seasoned Chartered Accountants and experienced tax lawyers.
