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Income tax + new immigrant exemption — impact on salary
Main benefits
- Foreign-income tax exemption — 10 years from aliyah date
- Additional credit points — 1 credit point per oleh (~₪3,000/year) + 0.5 extra point for the first 3 years
- Capital-gains tax exemption on first home — if purchased within 7 years of aliyah
Practical meaning
A new oleh on ₪10,000 monthly gross receives ~₪9,200 net (vs ~₪7,800 for a regular citizen).
How to claim
The exemption is automatic through the Tax Authority if you registered your aliyah on arrival. If forgotten — file form 116 (retroactive correction).
See also
Finance →Reviewed: 2026-05-01
