Israeli Tax Authority Disburses 260 Million Shekels to 130,000 Workers in First Work Grant Payment

First reported by Mako · 20 hours ago

What happened

The Israeli Tax Authority is distributing 260 million shekels today to 130,000 eligible workers as the first installment of the 2025 Work Grant, aimed at supporting low-income employees and self-employed individuals. Applications remain open for the 2024 grant until the end of 2026.

• 01Israeli Tax Authority pays 260 million shekels to 130,000 workers today as first 2025 Work Grant installment.
• 02Work Grant targets low-wage employees and self-employed parents aged 21+, and workers aged 55+ regardless of children.
• 03New benefits include grants for parents of toddlers and advance payments for qualifying women over 60.
• 04Applications are submitted online and payments are made in installments starting July 15 of the eligibility year.
• 05Workers can still apply for the 2024 Work Grant online until December 31, 2026.

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WallaCenter · Hebrew45 minutes ago

Israeli Tax Authority Disburses 260 Million Shekels to 130,000 Workers in First Work Grant Payment

SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israeli Tax Authority Distributes First 2025 Work Grant Payments to 130,000 Eligible Recipients

Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israeli Tax Authority Distributes First 2025 Work Grant Payments to 130,000 Eligible Workers

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israeli Tax Authority Distributes 260 Million Shekels in Work Grants to 130,000 Eligible Citizens

YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Israeli Tax Authority Distributes NIS 260 Million in Work Grants to 130,000 Eligible Recipients

GlobesUnrated · Hebrew18 hours ago

Israeli Tax Authority to Distribute NIS 260 Million Work Grants to 130,000 Eligible Recipients

MakoCenter · Hebrew20 hours ago

Israeli Tax Authority to Disburse NIS 260 Million Work Grants to 130,000 Low-Income Workers

N12Center · Hebrew20 hours ago

Israeli Tax Authority to Disburse NIS 260 Million Work Grants to 130,000 Low-Income Workers

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