Fitness & sporting industry tax deductions: what you can claim
What you can claim, what you cannot, and the records the ATO expects. Written in plain English and updated for the 2025–26 financial year.
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What you can claim
- Fitness equipment used professionally (not personal gym equipment).
- Professional registration (Fitness Australia/Fitness Professionals).
- First aid certificate.
- Self-education.
- Compulsory uniforms.
What you cannot claim
- Personal gym membership.
- Home to gym.
- General fitness equipment for personal use.
Records you need to keep
Receipts, registration invoices, course certificates. A claim without a receipt or tax invoice behind it is a claim you may have to repay if the ATO asks.
Common questions
What records do I need to keep?
Receipts, registration invoices, course certificates. Keep them for five years from when you lodge.
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