The National Tax Clinic program supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by helping to improve tax education that aids in reducing inequality and poverty amongst the Australian tax paying community.
Goal 1: Ending poverty in all its forms everywhere
Tax clinics are vital to assisting vulnerable individuals and small businesses to access necessary tax refunds, which help those struggling to obtain access to housing, escape abusive situations and provide for themselves and their families.
Goal 4: Ensuring inclusive and equitable education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Tax clinics take a leadership role in enhancing the tax literacy of individuals and small businesses by providing advice and education on how to engage with the tax system and access their entitlements today and into the future.
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality
Tax clinics drive social equality through the employment and participation of professionals and students across all gender demographics and by not discriminating against vulnerable individuals of different genders.
Goal 10: Reducing inequality within and amongst countries
Tax clinics provide essential professional representation to support individuals and small businesses unable to afford or access the skills and knowledge necessary to engage with the tax system and seek a fair and equitable outcome.
Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise partnerships for sustainable development
Tax clinics are supported by and support strong working partnerships with a diverse network of community support services, industry partners and government agencies to ensure the right people are engaged to assist vulnerable individuals and small businesses.
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