Israel Tax & Investment Guides
16 guides covering Israeli taxation, personal income tax (IIT 31–50%), Ma'am (VAT 17%), corporate tax 23%, capital gains tax 25%, purchase tax 0–10%, betterment tax 50%, Bituach Leumi social contributions, health tax, Keren Hishtalmut, and key investment topics.
Personal Tax & Residency
Progressive IIT 31–50%, tax credit points, center of life residency test
Israel Personal Income Tax Guide 2026 — Progressive 31–50% IIT (Mas Hachnasa)
Israeli personal income tax (Mas Hachnasa). Progressive rates 31%, 35%, 43%, 48%, 50% (5 brackets), tax credit points system (2.25 points ≈ ₪2,700/month), deductions for pension and Keren Hishtalmut, no standard deduction for 2026.
Israel Tax Residency Guide — Center of Life, Dual-Residence & Oleh Benefits 2026
Israel tax residency: center of life (merkaz chayim) test, 183-day rule, dual-residence tiebreakers, new immigrant (oleh) 10-year exemption, returning resident benefits, and exit tax.
VAT & Indirect Tax
Ma'am 17%, VAT returns, exemptions, and electronic filing
Israel Tax Filing Guide — Deadlines, VAT Returns & Withholding 2026
Israel tax filing: December 31 deadline self-employed, April 30 employees. Monthly VAT returns, monthly TDS, online filing, Tofes 126, Form 106, Form 1301, advance tax payments for 2026.
Israel VAT Guide 2026 — 17% Ma'am (Reduced from 18% in 2025)
Israeli VAT (Ma'am). Standard rate 17% (reduced from 18% in 2025), 0% for exports, exempt supplies (financial services, rentals, education, healthcare), registration thresholds ₪120k/₪90k, and electronic filing (Maam Neto) for 2026.
Business & Corporate Tax
Corporate tax 23%, company registration, cross-border taxation
Israel Business Registration Guide — Company Incorporation, VAT & Permits 2026
Israel business registration: Registrar of Companies incorporation, VAT registration at ₪120k turnover, employer registration, import-export authority, business license, TDS withholding, and digital services tax 2025+.
Israel Corporate Tax Guide 2026 — 23% Corporate Rate (Mas Himas Bedimon)
Israeli corporate tax (Mas Himas Bedimon). Standard rate 23%, CGT 25-30%, notional interest deduction (NID) of 3.5% on equity increases, limited company vs partnership, branch profits tax, and tax reform trends for 2026.
Israel Cross-Border Taxation Guide — Residency, Treaties & Special Regimes 2026
Israel cross-border tax guide: center of life test, 183-day rule, worldwide income, treaty network 60+ countries, foreign tax credit, returning resident and new immigrant exemptions, exit tax.
Investment & Savings
Capital gains 25%, dividends 25–30%, crypto, pensions, and Keren Hishtalmut
Israel Capital Gains Tax Guide 2026 — 25% Standard, 30% for Controlling Holders
Israeli capital gains tax. Standard 25% on real gains, 30% for controlling holders (≥10%) on shares, exemptions for TASE-listed shares (non-substantial), government bonds, indexation relief for pre-2003 assets, and land appreciation tax (Mas Shevach) 25-49% for 2026.
Israel Crypto Tax Guide — CGT, Mining, Staking & DeFi 2026
Israel crypto tax: CGT 25% for investment, IIT 31-50% for business/trading. ITA circular 2019 treats crypto as asset. Mining business income, staking interest at 25%. ISA oversight for security tokens.
Israel Investment Income Guide 2026 — Dividends 25-30% WHT, Interest 15-25% WHT
Israeli investment income taxation. Dividends 25-30% withholding (30% for controlling holders, 0% between Israeli companies), interest 15-25% WHT (15% government bonds, 25% corporate bonds), royalties 25-30%, bank deposits 15% WHT for 2026.
Israel Pension Guide — Mandatory Pension, Severance & Keren Hishtalmut 2026
Israel mandatory pension since 2008: employer 6.5% + employee 6% (total 12.5%). Severance pay 2.5%. Keren Hishtalmut up to 10%. Retirement age 67 men, 62-65 women. Complete 2026 guide.
Property & Wealth Tax
Purchase tax 0–10%, betterment tax 50%, Arnona, rental income, inheritance
Israel Inheritance & Gift Tax Guide 2026 — No Inheritance Tax (Abolished 1981)
Israeli inheritance and gift tax. Inheritance tax abolished in 1981, gift tax at 0% for transfers to spouses/parents/children (lineal descendants), up to 25% for non-relatives, no estate tax, step-up cost basis for inheritance, land appreciation tax rules for inherited property for 2026.
Israel Property Tax Guide 2026 — Purchase Tax 0–10%, Betterment Tax 50%, Arnona
Israeli property taxes. Purchase tax (Mas Rehisha) 0-10% progressive, betterment tax (Mas Shevach) 50% on land appreciation, Arnona municipal property tax ₪60-200/m²/year, CGT on property 25-30%, land appreciation tax 25-49% for 2026.
Israel Rental Income Tax Guide — IIT, 10% Alternative Tax & Deductions 2026
Israel rental income: IIT 31-50% (itemized deductions) or 10% alternative tax on gross rent up to ₪5,900/month. 2% depreciation, purchase tax, exemption up to ₪250k/year, brokerage and repair deductions.
Israel Wealth Tax Guide 2026 — No Wealth Tax — Arnona, Purchase Tax, Betterment Tax Explained
explaining the absence of wealth tax in Israel. No annual net worth tax, Arnona municipal property tax as primary holding cost (₪60-200/m²/year), purchase tax (Mas Rehisha) as transaction tax, betterment tax (Mas Shevach) 50% on value increases from zoning/permits for 2026.
Employment & Social Security
Bituach Leumi 7% employee, 7.1% employer, health tax 3.1–5%
Israel Calculators (9)
Free calculators for Israeli salary, tax, and personal finance.
Israel Salary
Net pay after income tax and Bituach Leumi.
Israel VAT
Ma'am 17% net/gross calculator.
Israel Corporate Tax
Corporate tax 23% on profits.
Israel CGT
25% standard, 30% controlling holder.
Israel Purchase Tax
Purchase tax 0–10% on property.
Israel National Insurance
Bituach Leumi and health tax contributions.
Compound Interest
Project investment growth.
Mortgage Calculator
Full amortization schedule.
50/30/20 Budget
Needs, wants, savings split.