Facts

The Private Music Teacher and School Administration Act
Section 6, Sub-section 2

“A child is excused from attendance at school if he/she is absent from school for the purpose of receiving instruction in music and the period of absence does not exceed one half-day in any week.”

High School Accreditation for Music Examinations

Grade 7 Practical + Intermediate Rudiments qualify for 1 high school credit.

Grade 8 Practical + Advanced Rudiments qualify for 1 graduation (Grade 12) credit.

Ontario Children’s Activity Tax Credit

“If you have a child enrolled in activities, such as painting classes, soccer, hockey or music lessons, you can claim up to $551 in eligible expenses and get up to $55.10 back for each child under 16 for 2015. You can receive up to $110.20 back for a child with a disability who is under 18. These amounts will be adjusted for inflation each subsequent year.”

Federal Children’s Arts Amount Tax Credit (CATC) Proposed

For 2011 and subsequent years, the federal budget proposes a new non-refundable tax credit based on eligible expenses paid for the cost of registration or membership of your child in a prescribed program of artistic, cultural, recreational or developmental activity. Please visit the Canada Revenue Agency website for further information.

HST Exemption

Music lessons are exempt from HST.
(CRA Guide “General Information for GST/HST Registrants”, RC4022, page 8.)