Momentum proposes a tax credit for volunteering

Momentum has unveiled a bold new proposal to recognise the invaluable contribution of Malta’s volunteers through a national tax credit scheme. Every year, thousands of Maltese and Gozitans dedicate countless hours to their communities in sports, festas, charities, animal welfare, environmental work, and many other causes. Momentum believes that this commitment deserves more than applause it deserves genuine recognition.

Momentum spokesperson Matthew Agius said that “the tax credit is a simple and fair way for the nation to give back to those who give so much of themselves. It is not a payment, but a national gesture of gratitude that puts real value back in the volunteer’s pocket at the end of the year.”

Under the proposal, volunteers who dedicate their time to a registered voluntary or charitable organisation in Malta would be eligible for a tax credit at the end of the tax year. The organisation would confirm the number of hours contributed, for instance, with the Office of the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations, ensuring a fair and transparent process.

Agius added that “this isn’t just about taxes it is about strengthening the soul of Malta. Volunteers make what being Maltese really means. From the festas and football clubs to environmental NGOs, scouts, and religious organisations, they all depend on volunteers. They are the heartbeat that keeps our communities alive. Through this initiative, we want to send a clear message that Malta values you, and Malta thanks you.”

Momentum believes that this tax credit will not only reward the dedication of volunteers but also encourage more people to get involved, strengthen voluntary organisations, and foster a stronger, more caring Malta. By formally recognising the spirit of mutual help, the initiative aims to build a community where everyone who gives their time and energy feels valued and appreciated.

Momentum tipproponi kreditu tat-taxxa għall-volontarjat

Momentum żvelat proposta ġdida kuraġġuża biex tirrikonoxxi l-kontribut imprezzabbli tal-voluntiera ta’ Malta permezz ta’ skema nazzjonali ta’ kreditu tat-taxxa. Kull sena, eluf ta’ Maltin u Għawdxin jiddedikaw għadd ta’ sigħat lill-komunitajiet tagħhom fl-isports, festi, għaqdiet li jahdmu ghall-karita’, benesseri tal-annimali, xogħol ambjentali, u ħafna kawżi ġusti oħra. Momentum temmen li dan l-impenn jistħoqqlu aktar minn applaws, jistħoqqlu rikonoxximent ġenwin. Il-kelliem ta’ Momentum, Matthew Agius, qal li “l-kreditu tat-taxxa huwa mod sempliċi u sabiħ biex in-nazzjon jagħti lura lil dawk li jagħtu tant mill-hin tagħhom. . Dan mhuwiex ħlas, iżda ġest nazzjonali ta’ gratitudni li jpoġġi valur reali lura fil-but tal-voluntier fi tmiem is-sena.”

Taħt il-proposta, voluntiera li jiddedikaw il-ħin tagħhom lil organizzazzjoni volontarja jew karitattivi rreġistrati f’Malta jkunu eliġibbli għal kreditu tat-taxxa fi tmiem is-sena tat-taxxa. L-organizzazzjoni tikkonferma n-numru ta’ sigħat ikkontribwiti, pereżempju, mal-Uffiċċju tal-Kummissarju għall-Organizzazzjonijiet Volontarji, u b’hekk tiżgura proċess ġust u trasparenti.

Agius żied jgħid li “dan mhux biss dwar it-taxxi iżda dwar it-tisħiħ tar-ruħ ta’ Malta. Il-voluntiera jagħmlu dak li verament ifisser li tkun Malti. Mill-festi u l-klabbs tal-futbol sal-NGOs ambjentali, l-iscouts, u l-organizzazzjonijiet reliġjużi, kollha jiddependu fuq il-voluntiera. Huma il-qalb li żżomm m il-komunitajiet tagħna ħajjin. Permezz ta’ din l-inizjattiva, irridu nibagħtu messaġġ ċar li Malta tgħożżok, u Malta tirringrazzjak.”

Momentum jemmen li dan il-kreditu tat-taxxa mhux biss se jippremja d-dedikazzjoni tal-voluntiera iżda wkoll se jinkoraġġixxi aktar nies biex jinvolvu ruħhom, isaħħaħ l-organizzazzjonijiet volontarji, u jrawwem Malta aktar b’saħħitha u aktar ħanina. Billi tirrikonoxxi formalment l-ispirtu ta’ għajnuna reċiproka, l-inizjattiva għandha l-għan li tibni komunità fejn kull min jagħti l-ħin u l-enerġija tiegħu jħossu stmat u apprezzat.

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