Preparing, reviewing, or advising on Israeli annual income tax returns.
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Who must file Form 1301
Self-employed individuals (Osek Murshe or Osek Patur); Individuals whose gross salary exceeded NIS 721,560 (surtax threshold); Individuals with income from multiple employers; Individuals with foreign income or assets abroad exceeding reporting thresholds; Anyone who received capital gains during the tax year; Individuals who received rental income exceeding the exempt thresholdSection 3 — Who must file Form 1301
Mas Shevach in surtax income
From 2026, Mas Shevach (real estate capital gains) on investment properties is included in the surtax income calculation.Section 5 — Surtax (Mas Yesafim — מס יסף)
Surtax threshold freeze
The NIS 721,560 threshold is frozen through tax year 2027 — do not apply CPI uplifts.Section 5 — Surtax (Mas Yesafim — מס יסף)
Credit point value
Each point reduces the annual tax liability by NIS 2,904 (approximately NIS 242/month). Frozen 2025–2027.Section 6 — Nekudot Zikui (נקודות זיכוי — Tax credit points)
Section 45א credit rules
Reduces tax liability directly by 35% of qualifying pension contribution; Applies to both employees and self-employed; Employee ceiling: qualifying contribution up to 7% of eligible salary (capped at NIS 23,232/month for 2026); Self-employed ceiling: 5.5% of business income7.1 Section 45א — 35% tax credit (Zikui)
Section 47 deduction rules
Reduces taxable income by the contribution amount; Self-employed can deduct up to 11% of annual business income (capped at qualifying ceiling); Employee contributions above the 7% Section 45א threshold can qualify7.2 Section 47 — Pension deduction (Nikui)
Combined 45א/47 rule
The same shekel cannot double-count. Self-employed filers typically structure deposits so part qualifies for 45א (credit) and part for 47 (deduction) within the 16.5% combined ceiling.7.3 Combined rule
Filing deadline
Filing: Within 30 days of sale (40 days if requesting exemption).9.1 Real estate (Mas Shevach — מס שבח)
Mas Shevach calculation
Sale price − Original purchase price (adjusted for CPI) − Allowable deductions (purchase tax paid, legal fees, agent commission, renovation costs with receipts) = Real capital gain (Shevach Re'ali — שבח ריאלי) × 25% tax rate = Mas Shevach payable9.1 Real estate (Mas Shevach — מס שבח)
Single apartment exemption (Ptur Dira Yechida — פטור דירה יחידה)
Seller's only residential property in Israel; Owned for at least 18 months; Sale price below NIS 5,008,000 (2024–2027, frozen); Seller is an Israeli resident; Partial exemption applies proportionally above the ceiling9.1 Real estate (Mas Shevach — מס שבח)
Linear method (Shita Liniarit — שיטה ליניארית)
For properties purchased before January 7, 2014, only the portion of gain attributable to the period after that date is taxed at 25%. The pre-2014 portion may be exempt or taxed at a lower historical rate.9.1 Real estate (Mas Shevach — מס שבח)
Securities capital gains rules
25% tax rate for individuals on traded securities; 30% if seller holds 10%+ of the company; Losses can offset gains within the same category in the same tax year; Capital losses carry forward to offset future capital gains (but not ordinary income)9.2 Securities (Forms 1322/1325)
Mikdamot mechanics
The ITA sets a percentage rate based on prior year returns; Applied to bi-monthly turnover (total revenue excluding VAT); New businesses receive a percentage based on industry statistics10.1 How they work
Year-end reconciliation rules
Mikdamot paid > actual tax → refund (Hechzer Mas — החזר מס); Mikdamot paid < actual tax → difference owed (plus possible interest); Rate adjustment available mid-year if income changes significantly (Shinui Shiur Mikdamot — שינוי שיעור מקדמות)10.3 Year-end reconciliation
Form 6111 requirement
Required for any business with annual turnover exceeding NIS 300,000 (including VAT).Section 12 — Form 6111 (standardized financial statements)
Section A: Profit and Loss Statement
Revenue by source, COGS, operating expenses, financial income/expenses, depreciation, net profit, tax adjustmentsSection 12 — Form 6111 (standardized financial statements)
Section B: Balance Sheet
Current assets, fixed assets, current liabilities, long-term liabilities, equitySection 12 — Form 6111 (standardized financial statements)
Submission requirement
All amounts in NIS. Must match audited financial statements exactly. Submitted electronically via Shaam.Section 12 — Form 6111 (standardized financial statements)
CPA authorization (Yipui Koach — ייפוי כוח)
Granted per-client, per-year via the Shaam portal. Allows CPA to submit returns and communicate with the ITA on behalf of the client.Section 13 — Filing via Shaam online portal
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Quick reference table
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Israel (מדינת ישראל) |
| Scope | Annual income tax returns for individuals and companies |
| Currency | NIS (Israeli New Shekel — ₪) |
| Tax authority | Israel Tax Authority (ITA — Reshut HaMisim — רשות המיסים) |
| Filing portal | Shaam Online — https://www.misim.gov.il |
| Individual return | Form 1301 (דוח שנתי ליחיד) |
| Short return (salaried refund) | Form 135 (דוח שנתי מקוצר) |
| Corporate return | Form 1214 (דוח שנתי לחברה) |
| Corporate tax rate | 23% flat |
| Surtax threshold | NIS 721,560 (frozen 2025–2027) |
| Credit point value | NIS 2,904/year (NIS 242/month) — frozen 2025–2027 |
| Contributor | Open Accountants Community |
| Validated by | Pending — requires sign-off by Israel-licensed רואה חשבון or יועץ מס |
Conservative defaults table
| Ambiguity | Default |
|---|---|
| Unknown filing obligation | Assume filing is required |
| Unknown bracket year | Use the most recent confirmed brackets |
| Unknown credit points | Apply base resident points only (2.25 male / 2.75 female) |
| Unknown rental income track | Apply marginal rate (most conservative; highest potential tax) |
| Unknown capital gains holding period | Apply 25% rate (no reduced rate exists in Israel regardless) |
Return types and deadlines table
| Form | Hebrew | Who files | Deadline | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1301 | דוח שנתי ליחיד | Individuals, sole proprietors, freelancers | June 30 online; May 31 paper (for tax year 2025 filed in 2026) | Annual |
| 135 | דוח שנתי מקוצר | Salaried individuals claiming a refund | Within 6 years of the tax year end (Section 160) | On demand |
| 1214 | דוח שנתי לחברה | Companies (Chevra Ba'am, Chevra Pratit) | May 31 (5 months after year end); extensions available | Annual |
| 126 | דוח מעסיק על משכורות | Employers reporting employee salaries | April 30 | Annual |
| 856 | דוח על תשלומים לספקים | Businesses reporting payments to suppliers | April 30 | Annual |
| 6111 | דוח כספי אחיד | Businesses with turnover > NIS 300,000 (incl. VAT) | Submitted with 1301 or 1214 | Annual |
| Mikdamot | מקדמות מס הכנסה | Self-employed and businesses with advance assessments | 15th of the month after the period | Bi-monthly |
| Mas Shevach | הצהרת מס שבח | Anyone selling real estate in Israel | 30 days from sale (40 days if requesting exemption) | Per transaction |
| 1322/1325 | דוח רווח הון מניירות ערך | Anyone with securities capital gains | 30 days from sale (or annually with Form 1301) | Per transaction or annual |
CPA-represented filers typically receive automatic extensions through the CPA association's quota arrangement with the ITA (often to September 30 or later).
Brackets 1–2 and 6 frozen at 2025 values; brackets 3–5 expanded by the Economic Efficiency Law 2026 (approved March 30, 2026, retroactive to January 1, 2026):
Income tax brackets (2026) table (Section 4 — Income tax brackets (2026))
| Bracket | Annual income range (NIS) | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 – 84,120 | 10% |
| 2 | 84,121 – 120,720 | 14% |
| 3 | 120,721 – 228,000 | 20% |
| 4 | 228,001 – 301,200 | 31% |
| 5 | 301,201 – 560,280 | 35% |
| 6 | 560,281 – 721,560 | 47% |
| Surtax | Above 721,560 | See Section 5 |
Monthly equivalent brackets table
| Monthly income (NIS) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 7,010 | 10% |
| 7,011 – 10,060 | 14% |
| 10,061 – 19,000 | 20% |
| 19,001 – 25,100 | 31% |
| 25,101 – 46,690 | 35% |
| 46,691 and above | 47% |
Two-tier system from 2026:
Surtax rates table (Section 5 — Surtax (Mas Yesafim — מס יסף))
| Income type | Rate above NIS 721,560 | Effective top rate |
|---|---|---|
| Employment and active income | 3% | 50% (47% + 3%) |
| Capital and passive income (dividends, interest, rent, capital gains) | 5% (3% base + 2% additional) | 30% (25% + 5%) for capital gains |
Nekudot Zikui table (Section 6 — Nekudot Zikui (נקודות זיכוי — Tax credit points))
| Category | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Israeli resident (male) | 2.25 | Base entitlement |
| Israeli resident (female) | 2.75 | Base (0.5 additional) |
| New immigrant (Oleh Chadash — עולה חדש) | 3.0 year 1, 2.0 year 2, 1.0 year 3 | For 3.5 years from Aliyah date (post-2022: 8.5 points over 54 months) |
| Returning resident (Toshav Chozer — תושב חוזר) | Same as Oleh Chadash | After 10+ years abroad |
| Child born during tax year | 1.5 | Per child |
| Children aged 1–5 | 2.5 per child | Per child |
| Children aged 6–17 | 1.0 per child | Per child |
| Child aged 18 | 0.5 | Last year of child credit |
| Single parent | 1.0 | Divorced, widowed, or separated with custody |
| Academic degree (BA) | 1.0 | Per year, up to 3 years matching study duration (graduates 2023+) |
| Academic degree (MA) | 0.5 | For 2 years after completion (graduates 2023+) |
| Vocational certificate | 1.0 | Per year, up to 3 years matching study duration (graduates 2023+) |
| Disability (100% or blind) | 2.0 | Permanent |
| Combat reserve soldiers | 0.5–1.0 | Based on reserve days (from 2026: 0.5 for 20+ days, 0.75 for 45+, 1.0 for 60+) |
Married woman (2.75 points) with two children aged 3 and 7 (2.5 + 1.0 = 3.5 points):
Worked example (self-employed, NIS 300,000 annual income) table
| Benefit | Calculation |
|---|---|
| Pension deposit | NIS 33,000 (11% of income) |
| Section 47 deduction | Reduces taxable income by up to NIS 33,000 |
| Section 45א credit | 35% of up to 5.5% of income = up to NIS 16,500 eligible → NIS 5,775 direct tax reduction |
Israeli law offers three options for taxing residential rental income:
Rental income tax tracks table (Section 8 — Rental income tax tracks)
| Track | Rate | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Exempt | 0% | Monthly rent below NIS 5,654/month (2025–2027, frozen, no longer CPI-indexed) |
| Flat rate | 10% | On gross rent, no deductions allowed. Payment by January 31 of following year |
| Marginal | Progressive rates (10%–50%) | Full deduction of expenses (depreciation, mortgage interest, maintenance). Filed with Form 1301 |
Payment schedule table (10.2 Payment schedule)
| Period | Months | Payment due |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January – February | March 15 |
| 2 | March – April | May 15 |
| 3 | May – June | July 15 |
| 4 | July – August | September 15 |
| 5 | September – October | November 15 |
| 6 | November – December | January 15 |
Corporate tax table (Section 11 — Corporate tax)
| Item | Rate / rule |
|---|---|
| Corporate tax rate | 23% flat on taxable profits |
| Closely held company (Chevra Me'atim — חברה מעטים) | 2% annual tax on accumulated undistributed profits unless 6%+ distributed as dividends |
| Form 6111 | Required for turnover > NIS 300,000 (including VAT) |
| Deadline | May 31 (extensions available) |
Scenario: Male freelance developer (Osek Murshe), annual business revenue NIS 450,000, business expenses NIS 80,000, two children aged 4 and 8.
Working:
Scenario: Investment apartment sold for NIS 2,800,000, purchased in 2018 for NIS 1,600,000.
Working:
Common errors table (Section 15 — Common errors)
| Error | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Using US form numbers (1040) | Israel uses Form 1301 for individuals |
| Wrong deadline (April 30 for Form 1301) | April 30 is the legacy paper baseline; current online deadline is June 30 |
| Single capital gains rate for everything | Securities: 25%; significant shareholders: 30%; real estate: varies |
| Default credit point value without checking eligibility | Points vary by personal status; must calculate per individual |
| Treating Mas Shevach and surtax as separate | From 2026, investment property Mas Shevach counts toward surtax income |
| Forgetting Section 45א/47 pension credits | One of the most common filing errors for self-employed |
Reference material table (Section 16 — Reference material)
| Resource | Reference |
|---|---|
| Tax Authority — Form 1301 service | https://www.gov.il/he/service/reporting-and-payment-2025-annual-tax-report-for-individuals |
| Shaam filing portal | https://www.misim.gov.il |
| Kol Zchut — income tax brackets | https://www.kolzchut.org.il/he/מדרגות_מס_הכנסה |
| Kol Zchut — tax credit points | https://www.kolzchut.org.il/he/נקודות_זיכוי |
| Kol Zchut — Mas Shevach | https://www.kolzchut.org.il/he/חישוב_מס_שבח |
| Real estate taxation office | https://www.gov.il/he/departments/topics/land_taxation |
| Income Tax Ordinance | https://www.nevo.co.il/law/70264 |
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