Life Coach

Tax guide for New Zealand self-employed life coaches and mindset coaches

Allowable Expenses

• Coaching certification — ICF, NZAC, or other coaching body registration fees
• Supervision costs — Professional supervision for maintaining coaching standards
• Online platform — Zoom, Calendly, practice management software
• Marketing — Website, social media, coaching directory listings
• Professional development — Advanced coaching programmes, retreat attendance

Tax Tips

• ICF membership and CPD requirements are deductible professional expenses
• Online session tools (Zoom, Calendly Pro) are 100% deductible subscriptions
• Professional development retreats — only the professional development portion is deductible, not the personal relaxation element

Frequently Asked Questions

Are ICF membership fees deductible for NZ life coaches?

Yes. ICF (International Coach Federation) or other professional coaching body membership fees are deductible business expenses for self-employed coaches who use the membership as part of their professional practice.