Professional Memberships and Subscriptions – What Can I Claim?
You may be able to salary package eligible work-related professional memberships and subscriptions when the membership or publication is directly related to your current role, profession, trade or occupation and your employer offers this benefit.
What you can claim
- Annual membership fees for a work-related professional association, such as union fees, subscriptions to trade, business or professional association
- Annual subscriptions for work-related journals, magazines, newsletters or similar publications
- Overseas subscriptions where the publication is work-related and relevant to your current role
What you can't claim
- Membership fees for non-work-related associations
- Subscriptions for non-work-related journals, magazines, newsletters or similar publications
- Costs where the connection to your current role, profession, trade or occupation cannot be identified
Documentation Requirements
What documents do I need?
You’ll need documentation that shows the membership or subscription provider, the type of membership or publication, the amount charged, the date, and enough information to confirm the expense is related to your current role.
What proof of payment can I provide?
Proof of payment may be required if the receipt or invoice does not show that the amount has been paid in full. This may include a receipt, bank statement or other payment evidence.
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Examples
Can I claim annual professional association fees?
Emily paid her annual membership fee to a professional association that is directly related to her current profession. Professional association fees may be an eligible expense, so Emily can submit a claim as long as she provides a copy of the tax invoice, along with proof of payment.*
Can I claim union fees related to my work?
Noah pays union fees that relate directly to his current occupation. Work-related union fees may be an eligible expense, so Noah can submit a claim as long as he provides a copy of the tax invoice, along with proof of payment.*
Can I claim a professional journal subscription?
Sophia subscribed to a professional journal that is directly related to her current role and uses it in performing her work activities. Professional publications may be an eligible expense, so Sophia can submit a claim as long as she provides a copy of the tax invoice, along with proof of payment.*
Can I claim a subscription that is not related to my job?
Lucas pays for a magazine subscription that is not connected to his current role, profession, trade or occupation. Memberships and subscriptions must be work-related to be eligible, so Lucas cannot submit a claim for this expense.*