Helping to improve the health of all Canadians!
Wouldn’t it be nice to have $500 of your yearly gym fees paid for?
In 2011, Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised two things: an Adult Fitness Tax Credit (AFTC), and to double the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit. The latter has been done, and it is now time to have the AFTC implemented as well!
What is the Adult Fitness Tax Credit?
The Adult Fitness Tax Credit, or AFTC, is a proposed tax credit that will:
- Increase the amount of active Canadians by 1 million people
- Benefit the economy by saving over $625 million in healthcare over the next 5 years
- Allow Canadian citizens to declare a non-refundable tax credit of up to $500 for gym/physical activity fees!
In other words, the AFTC is a proposed tax credit that will promote healthy and active living among Canadians, save tax money in the healthcare sector, and will result in tax benefits in up to $500 for each Canadian!
How do we get this credit passed by the federal government?
Well, the Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC) has recently launched a campaign to promote the passing of this credit. The FIC is the representative of the commercial fitness facilities of Canada, and they have been advocating for the AFTC because it promotes healthy living and benefits all Canadians!
To show your support for this credit, visit the Adult Fitness Tax Credit website where you can send an ePostcard to your local MP, ensuring that our government is aware of the health benefits of this credit and to also learn more information about the credit. Also show your support on social media by using the hashtag #AFTC on Facebook and Twitter!
Visit the Adult Fitness Tax Credit’s Facebook page or Twitter page to lend your support!