Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer

Tax tips for personal trainers and gym instructors in Australia.

Allowable Expenses

• Gym Rent — Fees paid to gyms to train clients.
• Equipment — Weights, mats, and fitness trackers.
• Music & Apps — Spotify for business and fitness apps.
• Insurance — Professional indemnity and public liability.

Tax Tips

• Uniforms with a logo are deductible, but general activewear is not.
• Claim for your first aid training renewals.
• Professional association fees like Fitness Australia are deductible.
• Most personal fitness training services are GST-free under Australian law — however, gym memberships and some structured fitness programs may attract GST. Confirm your GST obligations with your tax agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my weights deductible?

Yes, equipment used for client training is deductible.

Can I claim my own gym membership?

Usually no, as it's considered a private expense.

Is my Fitness Australia or AUSactive registration fee deductible?

Yes. Fitness industry registration fees and professional association memberships (Fitness Australia, AUSactive, ESSA) are fully deductible as professional registration costs in the year you pay them.

Can I deduct the cost of a music streaming service used in group fitness classes?

Yes. A business music streaming subscription (such as a Spotify for Business or Soundtrack Your Brand subscription) used to play music in your fitness classes is a deductible business tool. Personal streaming accounts used in classes should have only the business-use proportion claimed.