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Originally Posted by blankall
I wouldn't be opposed to tax breaks for exercise. We tax smoking and drinking on the grounds that they add extra health care expenses. Why not give people tax breaks for doing the opposite.
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Originally Posted by Muta
I've always thought that gym memberships and sport/activity registrations should be tax deductible. Easy way to encourage physical exercise and keep our healthcare costs down long-term.
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This should be legislation tomorrow.
Not as sure about gym memberships because most people don't actually stick with it, but if you sign your kid up for a sport, that should be tax free / reimbursed in some form.
Run with it for 4 years and see where it goes.
But alas, nothing will actually happen cause nobody cares!