Free Tax Help

Am I eligible for Tax Help?

You are eligible for Tax Help in 2018–19 if your income is around $60,000 or less for the income year and your tax return is simple. 

You are NOT eligible for Tax Help if you did any of the following:

• 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
• receive foreign income, other than a foreign pension or annuity.

So how do I get Tax Help?

Book an appointment from 1 July – 31^st October 2019

If you’re eligible for Tax Help, you will need a myGov account linked to the ATO.

If necessary, our volunteers can help you create your myGov account and link to the ATO.

When you are ready to make an appointment, phone us on 9637-7600 to book in.  

You must come in person to our office at 136 William Street, Granville (Block C, Granville TAFE) for your appointment.  

Remember to bring these to your appointment:

• your myGov user ID and password – if you are unable to locate or remember your myGov details, or don't have a myGov account, our volunteers can help
• your mobile phone to receive your myGov access code
• your bank account details (BSB and account number)
• your tax file number
• an original or amended notice of assessment from any one of the last five years
• income statements from all sources
• all your receipts for gifts, donations and work-related expenses
• details of any child support payments made
• details of any losses on investments in shares and rental properties (net investment losses)
• details of your spouse's (married or de-facto) taxable income or a reasonable estimate if you had a spouse at any time during the financial year.