Children’s Sports and Arts Tax Credit

The Children’s Sports and Arts Tax Credit is a $500 per child refundable credit that helps offset the costs of children’s sports and arts programs, such as membership fees, uniforms and equipment. Parents and guardians, you can simply claim it when filing your personal income taxes this year. Spread the word with any parents and guardians you know! 

The credit is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency. Parents and guardians claim it when filing personal income taxes. 

Quick Facts: 

– the Children’s Sports and Arts Tax Credit was introduced in the 2022-23 provincial budget

– the credit is estimated to cost $4.7 million annually

– Nova Scotia’s Fertility and Surrogacy Rebate and More Opportunity for Skilled Trades (MOST) programs, also announced in Budget 2022-23, will be administered by the Province, not through tax returns; the application process is being finalized and information will be released soon