What is the Fitness Tax Credit?
A14. The Canada Revenue Agency allows a claim of up to $500 per child for the fees paid in the calendar year that relate to the cost of registering your or your spouse’s or common-law partner’s child in a prescribed program of physical activity. The child must be under 16 years of age at December 31st to qualify for the tax credit. Information about the proposed tax credit for organizations and clubs providing programs and potential receipts can be found at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whtsnw/rgn-eng.html A checklist to help you determine whether a program should qualify for purposes of the proposed children’s fitness tax credit can be found at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whtsnw/chcklst-eng.html Specific inquires can be directed to Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281.
