Until Monday, 25 May: Seniors Can Redirect 3.5% of Their Tax to Care NGOs

Pensioners and employees in Romania have only a few days left to complete Form 230, through which they can redirect up to 3.5% of their income tax to non-governmental organisations or religious bodies. The deadline is Monday, 25 May, and this redirection can represent an important way of supporting organisations that provide services for seniors.

An opportunity to support elderly care

For seniors who wish to support social causes related to elderly care, this redirection can be channelled towards NGOs specialising in services for older people, foundations supporting residential care homes, or organisations providing home care. The amount need not be redirected, but it represents a straightforward way for seniors to contribute to improving services in their area of interest.

How to complete and submit the form

Form 230 can be obtained free of charge from ANAF (the National Agency for Fiscal Administration) offices or from the tax authority's website. Taxpayers have several submission options:

• Via the Private Virtual Space — the simplest online method
• Through the e-guvernare portal for those familiar with digital services
• In person at the register of the tax authority in their area of residence
• By post with acknowledgement of receipt
• At the beneficiary non-profit entity, which will forward the form to ANAF

Impact on the senior care sector

These redirected funds can have a significant impact on organisations active in the field of elderly care. Many foundations and NGOs use these resources to develop home care services, support residential care homes, or provide guidance and assistance to families caring for seniors.

It is important for seniors to verify that their chosen organisation is properly registered to receive these funds and that it operates in a field relevant to them.