Resources on offer to ensure claims correct

“The ATO is here to help with support and guidance for those struggling with their tax obligations,” ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said.
He said that the ATO’s accredited volunteers were available to help people lodge their tax returns online until October.
“There are many resources to help and if you’re earning under $60,000, you may be eligible for the Tax Help program,” he said.
Speak to a Tax Help volunteer in person at Tax Help centres across Australia for help with your tax affairs. If you’re not eligible for Tax Help, you may qualify for assistance from the National Tax Clinic program.
The National Tax Clinic program is an independently run initiative that supports eligible individuals who are unable to access tax advice and assistance due to economic, social or personal factors.
Mr Thomson said the ATO’s digital self-help tools were the easiest and quickest way to resolve queries this tax time.
“We have made significant investments into our online services to provide a fast, secure and easy way to manage most of the interactions you may have with the ATO,” he said.
“You can find answers to a lot of your tax questions, as well as conduct most of your tax obligations online.”
There are a range of online services available for individuals and businesses to assist in managing your accounts and resolve a range of queries.
Resources are also available in languages for taxpayers from non-English speaking backgrounds to better understand tax and superannuation in their preferred language.
“We have key tax and superannuation information, as well as resources and guides in over 20 languages. You can find information about lodgement, how to lodge and what deductions you may be able to claim,” Mr Thomson said.
All the services are offered at ato.gov.au or call 13 28 65 (individuals) or 13 72 26 (business).