Who Qualifies for a Fitness Tax Credit?
According to the Children's Fitness Tax Credit definition, anyone who upholds a regular routine of physical activity and any sport, activity or membership which contributes to the improvement of cardio vascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and balance could be eligible for an Adult Fitness Tax Credit.
The Children's Fitness Tax Credit Definition
According to the recommendations put forward by the Expert Panel for the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit, the definition of an eligible program of physical activity recognized under the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit is:
An ongoing program suitable for children in which substantially all of the activities undertaken include a significant amount of physical activity that contributes to cardio-respiratory endurance, plus one or more of:
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As Long as you Sweat, you Qualify
Do you play women's hockey? Men's volleyball? Do you routinely use your membership to your local YMCA? Do you play soccer or football or rugby? Do you cycle? Ski? Snowboard? Chances are you qualify. Check out the list of associations on our home page to see who supports the Adult Fitness Tax Credit, and then send a personalized letter to your local MP or send an e-postcard in support of this campaign.
If you play a sport or belong to an association not represented on this site you think would benefit from an Adult Fitness Tax Credit, please contact info@ficdn.ca.
