Usually claimable

Can I claim union fees on tax?

Union fees are often deductible where related to your employment.

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

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When union fees may be claimable

Membership ties to your work.
You paid the membership yourself.

When it is usually not claimable

Non-work memberships are not claimable.

Records to keep

Annual fee statement or receipt

Quick answer

Usually claimable. Whether you can claim union 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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