Melbourne Law School
Tax Clinic

The Melbourne Law School Tax Clinic is a supportive, inclusive, student-run clinic where you will receive free tax assistance from Melbourne Law School students. Our students are supervised by a dedicated clinic supervisor and experienced tax practitioners.

How we can assist

During its active season, the MLS Tax Clinic provides assistance to clients in need. Below are some of the areas we can assist with.

Correspondence from the Australian Taxation Office

If you have received correspondence from the Australian Taxation Office and you do not understand the correspondence or are unsure as to what you need to do in response, we can assist.

Disagreeing with your tax assessment

If you disagree with your tax assessment, we can help you understand your rights and options for what to do next.

Outstanding tax debts

If you have difficulty paying your outstanding tax debts, we can assist you to negotiate a payment plan with the Australian Taxation Office.

Penalties and interest

If you have been charged penalties or interest by the Australian Taxation Office, we can assist you to apply for a reduction or waiver of those charges.

Income and expenses

We can assist you to work out whether or not an amount is income (and subject to tax) and whether or not an expense could be tax-deductible (and therefore reduce your tax payable)

Current and/or prior year tax returns

If you think you need assistance to lodge your current year tax return or you have outstanding tax returns from prior years.

Residency for tax purposes

We can assist you in determining whether you are a resident for Australian tax purposes.

Representation in dealing with ATO

We can represent you in dealing with the Australian Taxation Office.

Registration for Goods and Services Tax (GST)

We can assist you in determining whether you need to register for Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Applications

Applications for the MLS Tax Clinic have now closed for the remainder of 2023 and will reopen in early March 2024.

If your tax matter is urgent, we advise you to seek assistance through the National Tax Clinic. A list of participating clinics is available on the National Tax Clinic program. Alternatively, if you have the means to do so, you may need to engage a professional advisor.

Community information seminars

Please note that the information provided in these seminars is for general educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal or tax advice on any subject matter.

Residency

Tax implications and obligations for the gig economy

JobSeeker and JobKeeper eligibility

International Tax: the taxation of individuals in Australia

Taxpayer Rights and Obligations and ATO Support

The Gig Economy: tax consequences and employment rights

Investment Income and Related Expenses

The Melbourne Law School Tax Clinic is available for contact during regular business hours, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays and University holidays.