2019 national tax clinic project

Abstract

The ANU Tax Clinic was launched in August 2019 with the objective of delivering a social benefit to the community and providing a novel work-integrated learning opportunity for ANU Accounting students. The clinic provides information and guidance on income tax to lower-income individuals through one-on-one consultations and also provides free tax education seminars. In 2019, client consultations were conducted at the premises of community partner organizations at four locations in Canberra. This article describes the purpose and design of the ANU Tax Clinic, and provides an account of the 2019 experience, including how it has informed 2020 operations. Show more