Tax help centre

Tax Help is a network of ATO-trained and accredited community volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people complete their tax returns online using myTax. DUSA provides Tax Help in person at Burwood and Geelong.

If you need help lodging your tax return, you may be eligible for the Tax Help program.

Are you eligible for Tax Help?

You are eligible for Tax Help if your income is around $60,000 or less for the income year and you didn't:

• work as a contractor, for example a contract cleaner or taxi driver
• run a business, including as a sole trader
• have partnership or trust matters
• sell shares or an investment property
• own a rental property
• have capital gains tax (CGT)
• receive royalties
• receive distributions from a trust, other than a managed fund
  

How to book an appointment

If you’re eligible for Tax Help, you will need a myGov account linked to the ATO. The DUSA Tax Help Centre is available for appointments from the 26th of July to the end of October, 2021. When you are ready to make an appointment, contact the Student Advocacy & Support Service on 9246 8615.
Please note: We are currently only offering the Tax Help Centre for currently enrolled Deakin students.

Information to bring to your appointment

To prepare your tax return, you must bring certain information to your appointment. Make sure to read and complete the steps in the TAX HELP Appointment Confirmation Form.

Interested in becoming a Tax Help Volunteer? Find out more here.