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UOW Tax Clinic

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Free tax assistance for the Illawarra and South Coast

The UOW Tax Clinic provides free tax assistance to communities in the Illawarra and South Coast regions.

Assistance is available to eligible individuals and small business who meet the following criteria:

    1. Are unable to access tax assistance due to economic, social or personal factors;
    2. Currently not represented by a tax professional;
    3. Are an Australian citizen or permanent resident; and/or
    4. Are an individual or small business entity.

The UOW Tax Clinic support is provided by UOW students from the School of Business, under the supervision of experienced tax practitioners and UOW academic staff.

The UOW Tax Clinic receives grant funding from the Australian Government as part of the National Tax Clinic program.

Assistance is offered face-to-face and via phone and online.

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UOW Tax Clinic assistance

The UOW Tax Clinic may be able to assist you on tax topics including:

  • MyGov and Australian Taxation Office (ATO) online tools;
  • Tax File Number (TFN) registration;
  • tax advice on income and deductions, Goods and Services Tax (GST), Pay as you go (PAYG), Capital Gains Tax, HELP debt and small business tax;
  • tax debt including payment arrangements and hardship requests;
  • tax and superannuation support for international labour mobility workers;
  • Income Tax Return lodgements;
  • Australian Business Number (ABN) and GST registration;
  • Business Activity Statement (BAS) lodgement; and
  • ATO disputes. 

Application for Assistance

Business hours

Tuesdays: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesdays: 8:30am - 12:30pm

UOW Tax Clinic will be open weekly on the above days and times from March - June and August - October, 2025.

Bookings are essential.

Contact us 

Email: tax-clinic@uow.edu.au 

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Locations

Tuesday: Room 101, Building 24, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong NSW 2500

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Wednesday: Room G12, Building 233, University of Wollongong Innovation campus, Innovation Wy, North Wollongong NSW 2500

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The UOW Tax Clinic is a student-led education service. It is offered through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and Internships, giving students the opportunity to gain practical accounting experience and understand the tax profession, alongside the development of their professional, communication, and advocacy skills.

Volunteer at UOW Tax Clinic 

Contact the team at tax-clinic@uow.edu.au to get involved! 

What documents do I need to bring?

  • Identification, previous tax returns, income statements, and any other relevant documents.

Is the service really free?

  • Yes, our services are completely free for eligible individuals and businesses.

What if I cant get there face to face?

  • We offer support via phone and video conferencing. Just complete the “Application for Assistance” form and well get back to you to organise a time to chat.

Meet our team

Our team consists of experienced tax professionals, UOW academics and professional staff, and trained students dedicated to providing high-quality tax services.

Associate Professor Stephanie Perkiss

Professor Lee Moerman

Dr Erin Twyford

Dr Abdullah Al Mamun

Taryn McDonnell

Claudia Murphy

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Share your experience

We invite you to share your feedback on your experience with the UOW Tax Clinic. Please complete the Client Feedback form.

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Want to get involved or have questions?

Interested in volunteering or partnering with us or need advice? Contact us for more information.

tax-clinic@uow.edu.au