Substantiation requirements - Youtube Premium subscription

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EthanATO · Answer

This was actually an interesting question since I can see where you would be coming from wanting to claim this expense. The two ways I could see this being looked at is either as a work related expense, or a self-education expense. In order to claim for a work related expense it must directly related to earning your income. In this situation, the subscription is to remove ads for training videos which isnt directly a requirement to earn your income. Regardless of you watching videos that may be required for your work, you aren't required to pay for this subscription. This expense may not be deductable under this method. Self-education expenses relate more to courses you undertake to further your current employment. Theres a list on our self-education page of general course expenses that can be claimed. This sort of subscription isn't required to access these videos and as such isnt a requirement for you to spend to complete the course. To answer your question, as far as I can see nothing would be deductible. However, our advice on here is general in nature and you may wish to contact our early engagement team for further advice on this. Let us know if you have any questions.

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