Tax Deductions for Personal Trainers: A 1099 Guide
In short: US personal trainers working as 1099 contractors can deduct certifications and continuing education, liability insurance, equipment such as resistance bands and kettlebells, gym rent or floor fees, and mileage between client sessions. Ordinary athletic wear, the drive from home to the first session of the day and a personal gym membership generally don't qualify.
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Tax Deductions for Personal Trainers in Australia
In short: Personal trainers in Australia, employed by a gym or running their own PT business, can claim most of the costs of their work. The biggest deductions are fitness equipment, certifications and CPD for their current work, insurance premiums, and travel between clients, gyms and outdoor locations. Plain activewear and sports shoes are not deductible, and travel from home to the first client is generally a non-deductible commute.
Read More2026 Budget for Service Sole Traders (PT, Cleaners)
In short: For Australian service sole traders such as personal trainers and cleaners, the headline 2026 Budget change is the permanent $20,000 instant asset write-off, now law. The $1,000 flat deduction applies only to labour income such as wages, not business income. Cash-paid services also sit within the ATO's shadow economy focus, funded with $155.5 million in the 2025-26 Budget.
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