National Tax Clinic Program First Nations Communities and Remote Communities - Grant Round 2

Overview

The objectives of the grant opportunity are to provide dedicated and targeted support for individual and small business taxpayers from First Nations Communities and Remote Communities in line with the stated objectives of the program: Provide advice to clients to better understand the tax system Represent unrepresented taxpayers and small businesses when they need to interact with the ATO Undertake educational activities to better inform students, taxpayers and the broader community on matters of interest and concern  Advocate on behalf of clients when systemic taxation related issues are identified in their dealings with regulatory or government agencies  The intended outcomes of this grant opportunity are: Increased financial literacy and economic outcomes by providing tailored tax and superannuation services for First Nations Communities and Remote Communities, including small businesses   Enhanced understanding of Australia’s taxation and superannuation systems amongst services for First Nations Communities and Remote Communities  Enhanced in-person engagement and access to information and services for First Nations Communities and Remote Communities  Improved economic inclusion for First Nations Communities by better supporting participation in the taxation system