2022 Tax Help Program

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

What is the Tax Help Program?

Each year from August to October, ATO-trained and accredited community volunteers provide a free and confidential service to help people on low incomes who meet the qualifying criteria to complete their tax returns online using myTax.

This volunteer service operates at the Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor St, Chatswood 2067 on Tuesdays, 9am-1pm, from 2 August to 25 October 2022 – by appointment only.

What can volunteers help you with?

If you earn $60,000 or less, an ATO accredited volunteer can help you:

• create a myGov account
• lodge your tax return online
• lodge an amendment to your tax return
• claim a refund of franking credits
• tell them if you don't need to lodge a tax return.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website

Make an appointment

Please phone the Dougherty Community Centre - to make an appointment on 02 9777 7800.

Remember to have this information or documents with you for 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 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.

Language assistance

If you need to speak to us in your home language, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask to contact Willoughby City Council – Dougherty Centre on 02 9777 7800.  It’s free.

When

Location

Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor Street, Chatswood, 2067, View Map