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Melbourne Law School Tax Clinic

Student-run clinic providing free tax assistance from Melbourne Juris Doctor (JD) students, supervised by a dedicated clinic supervisor and a team of tax and legal professionals.

Last updated 15 October 2024

About us

The Melbourne Law School Tax Clinic (MLS Tax Clinic) is a supportive, inclusive, student-run clinic where you’ll receive free tax assistance from Melbourne Juris Doctor (JD) students. Our students are supervised by a dedicated clinic supervisor and a team of tax and legal professionals who support the MLS Tax Clinic on a pro-bono basis.

The MLS Tax Clinic offers face-to-face appointments (in person or via Zoom) from March to June and August to October. Outside of this period, and in limited circumstances, we may be able to assist eligible people via our referral network.

Who we help

  • individuals
  • small businesses

What we help with

  • Using myGov and ATO online tools
  • Tax advice – income and deductions, GST, pay as you go (PAYG) instalments, residency, capital gains tax (CGT), small business tax obligations
  • I have a tax debt – payment plans, penalty remission requests, hardship requests
  • Dispute an ATO decision – lodge an objection
  • Legal representation and advice
  • Lodge my tax return

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, 3000