Designed to promote physical fitness, the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit was introduced in 2007 by the Canadian Government.

Parents have the ability to claim a wide range of minor sports activities. In order to qualify for the cardiovascular benefits as well as one of the following:

• Muscular strength
• Muscular endurance
• Flexibility
• Balance

The program must last for at least eight weeks with a minimum of one session per week. For kids under 10, the practice or game only has to last 30 minutes. For kids 10-16, it is an hour per week.

You can claim up to $500 for expenses such as:

• Registration fees
• Administration costs
• Instruction •
• Rental of facilities
• You cannot claim:
• Travel expenses
• Accommodation
• Food or beverages
• Equipment

There is no standard receipt of the Children’s Fitness Credit. Each association must issue their own receipt.

Receipts need to include:

• The organization’s name and address
• The name of the eligible program or activity
• The total amount received
• The date received
• The amount eligible for the Children’s Fitness Credit
• The full name of the participant
• The name of the child and year of birth
• An authorized signature if the receipt is not generated electronically

Click here for full details on the program.