Help and support at tax time

Help to lodge your tax return

You may be able to get help lodging your tax return through:

• the ATO’s free Tax Help program
• National Tax Clinics that help people who can’t afford professional tax advice
• a registered tax agent, who will charge a fee to help with your tax return.

Things to do:

• Find out if you are eligible for Tax Help on the ATO website.
• Find out more about National tax clinics on the ATO website.

Get help with a debt

If you receive a tax bill from the ATO and can’t pay it in full by the due date, you may be able to set up your own payment plan online using the ATO’s self-help services.

If you can’t pay immediately, you still need to lodge your tax return on time. If you need extra support or assistance, contact the ATO immediately to discuss your options.

If you have a Centrelink debt, there are options to help you repay it in a way that suits your situation.

Things to do:

• Find out how to set up a manageable payment plan on the ATO website.
• Find out what help is available if you can’t lodge or pay on time on the ATO website.
• Find out how to repay money you owe to Centrelink on the Services Australia website.