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Israeli Income Tax Credit Points Offer Thousands of Shekels in Annual Savings
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By ענת גלעד
First reported by N12 · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
In 2026, Israeli income tax credit points are worth 242 shekels monthly, providing substantial annual tax savings. Residents receive basic points plus additional ones for children, military service, immigration, and education. Taxpayers can claim retroactive refunds for unused credits up to six years back.
- 01Each tax credit point in 2026 is worth 242 shekels monthly, totaling 2,904 shekels annually.
- 02Basic entitlement is 2.25 points per resident, with women receiving an extra 0.5 point.
- 03Parents get additional points based on children's ages, up to 4.5 points for toddlers.
- 04Former soldiers, new immigrants, and graduates receive extra credit points for limited periods.
- 05Unused credit points can be claimed retroactively for up to six years.
- 06Credits only reduce tax owed, so low-income earners below the tax threshold may not benefit fully.
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