For employed recruitment consultants and talent acquisition specialists. Self-funded job board/LinkedIn subscriptions are the most commonly missed claim.
Car expenses for meetings
Travel to client/candidate meetings.
Phone/internet for candidate contact
Work-related portion of phone and internet use.
Job board subscriptions
Job board/LinkedIn Recruiter subscription costs paid personally and not reimbursed.
Industry association membership
RCSA membership.
Professional development
Training relevant to your current role.
People in this occupation often forget to claim these — check they apply to you.
Client entertainment
Ordinary business attire
Home-to-office commuting
Logbook — Logbook if claiming car actuals
Invoice — Subscription invoices
Receipt — Membership receipts
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.