Since 2022, Russians paying fitness services have the right to receive a social tax deduction.

How to get a tax deduction for fitness

Since 2022, Russians, paying fitness and sports services, have the right to issue a tax deduction on these expenses. And you can return some of the funds not only for yourself, but also for your children. We tell, under what conditions will be able to get a deduction, in what size, as well as what documents will be required for this.

Under what conditions should it be deducted for fitness?

To arrange a sports tax deduction can adult Russians who pay NDFLs. At the same time, partially returned the cost of fitness will be able not only for itself, but also for their children, provided that they have not yet been 18 years old.

Since the innovation entered into force on January 1, 2022, then the deduction relies for classes paid for no earlier than this time. Thus, if a person acquired a subscription in 2021, it will not be possible to return part of the funds.

Another condition concerns the organizations providing fitness services themselves. First, physical education and sport should be their main type of economic activity. Secondly, these organizations should be included in the list of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation. It is updated annually until December 1 and published on the department website.

What amount will be returned?

Russians can return 13% of the funds spent on physical recovery services. However, it should be remembered that the maximum amount is established, which will be able to receive deduction for the year – 120 thousand rubles.

Based on the fact that the person spent exactly so much money in sports, he will be able to return no more than 15,600 rubles. If the annual fitness costs exceeded 120 thousand rubles, then the surplus will simply take into account.

In addition, there is another nuance: sports tax deduction is summed up with the rest of social deductions. Simply put, if a person, for example, issued a deduction on spending on his training or treatment, then for fitness can be returned to a smaller amount. An exception to this rule is deductions to teach children, as well as expensive treatment, which are not summed up with anything.

What documents do you need?

You can get a tax deduction in two ways: through an employer or tax. To appeal to the Tax Inspectorate, it is necessary to fill out the 3-NDFL Declaration, as well as provide a contract for the provision of sports services or its copy and cash checks confirming the fact of payment. It will be possible to arrange a deduction for 2022 in the taxable since 2023.

You can make a deduction through the employer already in 2022. To do this, you should also contact the tax with a statement and provide the necessary documents. Within 30 days, the FNS will consider it and in the case of a positive decision will send a notice to the employer.Thus, the salary will not be held income tax (NDFL) until you pay the full amount of deduction.