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Recruitment Consultants — tax deductions you can claim

For employed recruitment consultants and talent acquisition specialists. Self-funded job board/LinkedIn subscriptions are the most commonly missed claim.

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What you can 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.

Commonly missed deductions

People in this occupation often forget to claim these — check they apply to you.

  • A portion of LinkedIn Premium/Recruiter if self-funded
  • Small candidate-facing costs (background check admin fees you cover personally, if not reimbursed)
  • CRM subscription top-ups

What you can't claim

  • Client entertainment

  • Ordinary business attire

  • Home-to-office commuting

Records the ATO expects

  • LogbookLogbook if claiming car actuals

  • InvoiceSubscription invoices

  • ReceiptMembership 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.

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