For salaried doctors, specialists, and medical practitioners. Registration, college fees, and CPD are the biggest claim categories — note indemnity insurance apportioned to private practice is claimed against that income, not your salary.
Medical equipment
Stethoscope, medical bag, loupes, and occupation-specific footwear.
Registration and membership fees
AHPRA registration and college/association membership fees.
CPD and specialty education
Mandatory CPD/education for your current specialty, including conference travel.
Indemnity insurance
Premiums that relate to your salaried employment (indemnity apportioned to private practice/VMO income is claimed against that income instead).
Medical journal/reference subscriptions
Subscriptions used for your current role.
People in this occupation often forget to claim these — check they apply to you.
General exam fees to enter medicine as a new career
Everyday clothing under a white coat
Gym memberships
Home-to-hospital commuting
Receipt — AHPRA/college fee receipts
Invoice — CPD/conference invoices
Written evidence — Indemnity insurance statement
General information only, not tax advice — content last reviewed 01/07/2026 against ATO guidance for FY2025-26. Whether a specific expense is deductible depends on your individual circumstances; confirm with a registered tax agent or the ATO before lodging.