VU Tax Clinic
VU Tax Clinic offers general services, including tax lodgement, advice and representation to unrepresented taxpayers who may be experiencing challenging circumstances.
Our services are aimed at supporting low-income earners, vulnerable individuals and those without access to professional tax assistance.
Services provided
We offer supervised and free services provided by VU’s TAFE and higher education students. This includes helping you:
- lodge a tax return
- lodge a Business Activity Statement (BAS)
- navigate the general tax system and understanding tax obligations
- apply for a Tax File Number (TFN)
- complete Tax File Number Declaration forms (NAT 3093)
- set up a myGov account, including linking to government services such as Centrelink, ATO (Australian Tax Office) and Medicare
- understand Pay As You Go (PAYG) withholding and instalments
- checking the accuracy of payslips including superannuation and PAYG withholding amounts
- register an Australian Business Number (ABN) or Goods and Service Tax (GST), if you're a small business client
- register a business name.
Book an appointment
To book an appointment, please email us at .
Our team will get in touch to go over our eligibility criteria and determine if we can help you with your case. Please make sure to provide any relevant details in your initial email to help us assess your needs.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, we'll schedule a suitable appointment time with one of our student volunteers.
Summer break closure
The VU Tax Clinic will be closed for the summer break from 2 December 2024 until 31 January 2025. We will reopen on Tuesday, 4 February 2025.
We will endeavour to respond to all client inquiries upon our return. If you need assistance, we encourage you to reach out from February onwards.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to assisting you in the new year!
Location & times
City Campus
Room TGL03, Ground floor (next to lifts)
370 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Friday 10am—4pm
Footscray Nicholson Campus
Room N115, Building N, Ground floor (next to the main entrance)
Corner of Nicholson and Buckley Streets, Footscray
Tuesday 10am—4pm
Our student practitioners
Our TAFE students and higher education students who will assist you under supervision are studying in these courses:
- FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
- FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Master of Professional Accounting.
The experience they gain in the Tax Clinic provides them with the opportunity to engage in case work directly relevant to their chosen career in accounting under the supervision of tax practitioners.
