Griffith Tax Clinic

01/09/2025

Exciting that we are 1/2 way through the trimester at the Griffith Tax Clinic and in the middle of tax time. We are lucky to be operating 3 days this trimester thanks to our major community partner Community Bank - Logan. This has allowed us to offer another 6 students the opportunity to experience work integrated learning and to offer an additional 60 client meetings to vulnerable clients in our community.

⭐️ Ensure that you mention the Griffith Tax Clinic if you are a current or potential client with Community Bank Beenleigh, Browns Plains, Springwood and Helensvale⭐️

Photos of some of our team flexing in their Tax Clinic shirts acknowledging Community Bank Beenleigh as a fantastic support!
A huge thank you to Karen McDonald ~ Bank Manager and Kate Wakeling - CEO for being proactive in the Logan community and recognising the positive impact that the Griffith Tax Clinic can have on the lives of at risk tax clients. Also thank you to our team for your continued compassion and support Melissa Belle Isle, Alice Callanan and Steph Chard and for shaping our future tax professionals and supporting those in need.

03/10/2024

It is great to see Griffith Tax Clinic's tax office managers Mackenzie Precians and Steph Chard featured in the special tax issue of the WFO (Women's Financial Outcomes) journal (look at page 20 to 23).

Mackenzie and Steph detail how the Griffith Tax Clinic is able to assist women, whether it is women working in the gig economy, living in crisis accommodation, or single parents. Also, it can assist other agencies assisting women, such as the Women's Legal Service Queensland.

Furthermore, many of the students working at the clinic are female, and so their experience at the clinic is helping to build the next generation of female tax advisors.

Welcome to the WFO 2024 Tax Special Edition. WFO invites you to read these highly practical and interesting tax articles.

28/08/2024

The student tax advisors at the Griffith Tax Clinic did an amazing job about explaining the superannuation system at the recent community workshop.

22/08/2024

What a super(annuation) idea!

Super is not just for old people - the soon you understand the rules the better you'll be in retirement.

Register for a free workshop conducted by the Griffith Tax Clinic at Logan, and demystify the superannuation system so you can take control of your future.

Griffith Tax Clinic community workshop
Tuesday 27 August 2024 (5pm to 7pm), Griffith University, Logan campus, Room L08_1.06

Free to attend. Register to attend by 26 August at: https://forms.office.com/r/Q6SpWZbej1

With cost of living pressures, your retirement may be the last thing you are thinking of. However, the Australian government wants you to save for your own retirement and has created the superannuation systems with different mechanisms and tax concessions to encourage your retirement saving. It is a good idea to consider your retirement needs now and understand what the super rules are and how they could benefit you in the long run.
About the workshop:

This workshop aims to demystify the superannuation system and provide you a better understanding of how superannuation can work for you. This workshop will look at:
• What is a superannuation fund and who is eligible for superannuation guarantee;
• How is superannuation different to other investments you might make;
• What are some of the tax advantages of super
• How are contributions made to superannuation;
• How can you get the government to make additional payments to your super fund; and
• When is tax deduction is available for your super contribution;
• What online tools are there to help you; and
• Important things you should consider about your super and how to compare between funds.

This workshop will be facilitated by the Griffith Tax Clinic. The Griffith Tax Clinic provides a free tax advisory service to vulnerable taxpayers and allows Griffith students to further their skills to be work ready once completing their studies.

30/07/2024

Are you self-employed? What does that mean for your superannuation?

Have these questions and more answered at a free workshop at the Logan City Council this Friday 2 August from 9am to 11am.

Register to attend at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/superannuation-for-sole-trader-tickets-954469252227?aff=oddtdtcreator

While you are running your business, your retirement may be the last thing you are thinking of. However, if you’re self-employed, it could be a good idea to consider your retirement needs and understand how paying yourself super could benefit you and your business. What you may not realise, is you could be legally required to pay yourself super based on how your business is set up. Another important thing to remember is you need to pay super to eligible employees under the super guarantee system.

Logan Office of Economic Development

Understand how paying yourself super could benefit you and your business.

25/07/2024

Super and You! Griffith Tax Clinic community workshop

Tuesday 27 August 2024 (5pm to 7pm), Griffith University, Logan campus, Room L08_1.06

Free to attend. Register to attend by 19 August at: https://forms.office.com/r/Q6SpWZbej1

With cost of living pressures, your retirement may be the last thing you are thinking of. However, the Australian government wants you to save for your own retirement and has created the superannuation systems with different mechanisms and tax concessions to encourage your retirement saving. It is a good idea to consider your retirement needs now and understand what the super rules are and how they could benefit you in the long run.

About the workshop:
This workshop aims to demystify the superannuation system and provide you a better understanding of how superannuation can work for you. This workshop will look at:
• What is a superannuation fund and who is eligible for superannuation guarantee;
• How is superannuation different to other investments you might make;
• What are some of the tax advantages of super
• How are contributions made to superannuation;
• How can you get the government to make additional payments to your super fund; and
• When is tax deduction is available for your super contribution;
• What online tools are there to help you; and
• Important things you should consider about your super and how to compare between funds.

This workshop will be facilitated by the Griffith Tax Clinic. The Griffith Tax Clinic provides a free tax advisory service to vulnerable taxpayers and allows Griffith students to further their skills to be work ready once completing their studies.

29/05/2024

Want to reduce your tax payable and feel good?

This time of year, taxpayers are encouraged to spend money to claim a tax deduction.

Now you can make a tax deductible donation to help support the important work of the Griffith Tax Clinic via: https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/donations/info.php?donatewhere=2643

(But remember while a tax deduction to the Griffith Tax Clinic will make you feel good as you are supporting a clinic that assists the most vulnerable in the community, it doesn’t mean you are getting dollar-for-dollar back from the ATO. For the average taxpayer on the 32.5% tax bracket plus Medicare 2% you are getting back approximately 34.5 cents in the dollar. That is a $100 donation is still costing you $65.50). A little confused, that is okay - have a look at this easy explainer about the value of tax deductions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYyVrelVp2M

The Griffith Tax Clinic helps those most vulnerable in our community, including First Nations people, immigrants, women escaping domestic violence, low income, the homeless, people suffering from medical conditions, those on NDIS, people facing financial hardship and small businesses (including those working in the gig economy).

Since opening five years ago in July 2019, the Griffith Tax Clinic has
• Operated for 266 days
• Received 1,962 client enquiries
• Conducted 984 client meetings
• Assisted 306 small businesses
• Conducted 89 workshops to over 2,578 attendees
• Lodged approx. 2,400 tax returns (inc BAS)
• 122 Griffith University students have volunteered at the clinic to assist the community

If you want to be part of this important initiative - you can now make a tax deductible donation to help support the work of the Griffith Tax Clinic via: https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/donations/info.php?donatewhere=2643

If your firm or organisation would like to be an ally with the Griffith Tax Clinic – then there are some ally sponsorships available. Just contact Professor Brett Freudenberg: [email protected]

Tax deductions are great, but do they mean that you get dollar-for-dollar back from the ATO? This short video explains how with an tax deductible expense you...

15/05/2024

A central part of our tax system - is understanding how superannuation forms part of your retirement. Attend this free workshop on Friday 24 May and start to understand how the government has created tax incentives for you to grow your super!

This is a chance to learn about Australia’s unique superannuation system, created to help people to have money when they retire – IN PERSON

08/05/2024

Have any questions about superannuation? This is your chance to learn more about superannuation at this free workshop on Friday 24 May. Register today

This is a chance to learn about Australia’s unique superannuation system, created to help people to have money when they retire – IN PERSON

24/04/2024

Free workshop: Superannuation and You! Start understanding about your retirement

The Logan Office of Economic Development has partnered with Griffith University Tax Clinic and UniSuper to present a free workshop about superannuation – a topic that many people can struggle to understand. This is a chance to learn about Australia’s unique superannuation system created to help people to have money when they retire.

With cost of living pressures, your retirement may be the last thing you are thinking of. However, the Australian government wants you to save for your own retirement and has created the superannuation systems with different mechanisms and tax concessions to encourage your retirement saving. If you're employed or running your own business, it is a good idea to consider your retirement needs now and understand what the super rules are and how they could benefit you in the long run.

This free workshops is being held in-person Friday 24 May 2024 from 12noon to 2pm at the Logan City Council, 150 Wembley Road, Logan Central.

Rural Financial Counselling Service - Southern Queensland Australian Taxation Office Griffith University Griffith Business School
UniSuper

Spaces are limited so ensure you register via:

This is a chance to learn about Australia’s unique superannuation system, created to help people to have money when they retire – IN PERSON