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New Calculator Reveals Actual Taxes on Employee Stock Options and RSUs in Israel
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First reported by N12 · Jul 9, 2026
What happened
An Israeli tax calculator helps tech employees determine actual taxes on stock options and RSUs, emphasizing benefits of holding shares two years under Section 102. Early sales can trigger higher income tax rates, while compliance yields a 25% capital gains tax. The tool clarifies tax differences between private and public companies and aids in planning sales timing.
- 01New calculator estimates taxes on employee stock options and RSUs in Israel.
- 02Holding shares two years under Section 102 reduces tax to 25% capital gains rate.
- 03Selling early converts gains to income taxed up to 47%-50%, increasing tax burden.
- 04Public companies tax grant value as income; private companies do not.
- 05Example shows waiting saves nearly 75,000 shekels in taxes on a 340,000 shekel gain.
- 06Calculator helps employees plan optimal sale timing and understand tax implications.
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