Usually claimable

Can I claim professional licence renewal on tax?

Renewal fees for licences or registrations required for your current job are often deductible.

General guidance for Australian tax deductions only, not personal tax advice.

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When professional licence renewal may be claimable

The licence or registration is required to continue your current work.
You paid the renewal yourself.

When it is usually not claimable

Initial licence costs to enter a new field may have different treatment.

Records to keep

Renewal notice
Payment receipt

Quick answer

Usually claimable. Whether you can claim professional licence renewal usually comes down to work-related use, whether you paid for it yourself, whether any private portion is excluded, and whether you can support the claim with records.

Verify with current ATO guidance

ATO: Occupation and industry specific guides ATO: Records you need to keep ATO: Work-related deductions

Deductly guide last reviewed: 2026-04-16

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