Israel Tax Authority Advances Work Grant Payments Ahead of Holiday

The Israel Tax Authority has decided to expedite the second payment of the work grant for the 2025 eligibility year, with funds set to be deposited into recipients' bank accounts on Wednesday. This advance payment, occurring over a month earlier than legally mandated, aims to help the public with expenses related to the upcoming High Holidays.

The work grant is provided by the Tax Authority to eligible individuals to improve the financial situation of low-wage workers, reduce socioeconomic gaps, and incentivize labor market participation. Applications are submitted online via the Tax Authority's website.

Payments are typically disbursed in installments based on application date, with the second installment usually due on October 15th of the eligibility year. This year, the decision to move the payment forward by more than a month is specifically to accommodate the High Holidays.

Eligibility extends to employed and self-employed individuals aged 21 and over who are parents, or those aged 55 and over, provided their income meets legal criteria. Since 2024, an additional grant is available for parents of toddlers up to age three. Furthermore, employed women born after January 1, 1960, over 60, and meeting income requirements can apply for an advance on their 2026 work grant.

Applications for the 2024 work grant can still be submitted online through the Tax Authority's website until December 31, 2026.