Usually claimable

Can I claim professional membership fees on tax?

Professional and union membership fees are often deductible when related to your work.

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

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When professional membership fees may be claimable

Membership is relevant to your occupation.
The fee relates to maintaining your current income-earning activities.

When it is usually not claimable

Unrelated memberships are not claimable.

Records to keep

Membership invoice or receipt

Quick answer

Usually claimable. Whether you can claim professional membership fees 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.

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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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Can I claim union fees?

Union fees are often deductible where related to your employment.