About the National Tax Clinic program

About the program

The National Tax Clinic program is an independent, Australian Government-funded initiative that provides:

• free tax advice and support to eligible taxpayers facing financial, social or personal challenges
• practical experience for students studying tax-related courses at participating universities and TAFEs.

Support is provided by university and TAFE students, under the guidance of qualified tax professionals.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO):

• manages the funding for the program
• provides limited administrative support to independent tax clinics
• does not operate the tax clinics.

How the program works

Eligibility for support is determined by each tax clinic.

If you think you’re eligible, apply for help by contacting a specific tax clinic. 

The tax clinic then:

• assesses applications and determines eligibility

• assigns eligible clients to a student adviser who provides support under the supervision of a qualified tax professional. 

Community tax education events

All tax clinics can run tax education events either:

• in-person
• online.

Make a request directly to a tax clinic for:

• a schedule of upcoming community events
• availability to host tax information sessions.