Taxation
Votes on tax policy
Timeline
Second and third reading10The votes where a law passes or fails
An amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance expanding the ability of real estate investment funds to hold real estate under construction and receive ancillary income from it.
A bill to impose a minimum tax on multinational groups in Israel, in accordance with OECD rules.
A bill to add income tax credits for combat reservists according to their days of service in the previous tax year.
The law sets that when buying an apartment for a child who has been orphaned of one parent, the existing family unit between the parent and the child will be excluded (as a "married child" was excluded), so that such a purchase will be taxed at the rates set for a single apartment.
The law states that starting in 2024, parents of children aged 6-18 will be entitled to one additional credit point for each child of those ages.
The law extends the application of the temporary provision regarding the real estate taxation benefit for TAMA 38 projects and regarding the VAT benefit for developers in such projects until October 1, 2022.
The law extends the period of the temporary provision granting one additional credit point to each parent for their children who were at least six years old but had not yet turned thirteen in 2022.
| Date | Vote | Reading | Result | For / Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (No. 285) Bill, 2026 An amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance expanding the ability of real estate investment funds to hold real estate under construction and receive ancillary income from it. Government bill | Third reading | Passed | 61 / 52 |
| December 29, 2025 | Minimum Corporate Tax in a Multinational Group Bill, 2025 A bill to impose a minimum tax on multinational groups in Israel, in accordance with OECD rules. Government bill | Third reading | Passed | 13 / 0 |
| November 19, 2025 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (No. 283) Bill, 2025 A bill to add income tax credits for combat reservists according to their days of service in the previous tax year. Government bill | Third reading | Passed | 26 / 0 |
| December 18, 2024 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (No. 275) Bill, 2024 Government bill | Third reading | Passed | 60 / 51 |
| July 23, 2024 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (No. 273) Bill, 2024 Initiated by: coalitionInitiator: Osher Shekalim | Third reading | Passed | 11 / 0 |
| July 11, 2023 | Real Estate Taxation (Capital Gains and Purchase) Law (Amendment No. 103) Bill, 2023 The law sets that when buying an apartment for a child who has been orphaned of one parent, the existing family unit between the parent and the child will be excluded (as a "married child" was excluded), so that such a purchase will be taxed at the rates set for a single apartment. Initiated by: a party that left the coalitionInitiator: Ya'akov Asher, Moshe Gafni | Third reading | Passed | 12 / 0 |
| June 5, 2023 | Increasing Income Tax Credit Points for Parents and Expanding the Work Grant Bill, 2023 The law states that starting in 2024, parents of children aged 6-18 will be entitled to one additional credit point for each child of those ages. Government bill | Third reading | Passed | 25 / 0 |
| May 15, 2023 | Real Estate Taxation (Capital Gains and Purchase) Law (Amendment No. 99) Bill, 2023 The law extends the application of the temporary provision regarding the real estate taxation benefit for TAMA 38 projects and regarding the VAT benefit for developers in such projects until October 1, 2022. Government bill | Third reading | Passed | 23 / 0 |
| April 19, 2023 | Increasing Income Tax Credit Points for Parents and Increasing the Work Grant Law (Temporary Provision) (Amendment) Bill, 2023 The law extends the period of the temporary provision granting one additional credit point to each parent for their children who were at least six years old but had not yet turned thirteen in 2022. Government bill | Third reading | Passed | 18 / 0 |
| February 8, 2023 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (No. 263) Bill, 2023 Government bill | Third reading | Passed | 23 / 1 |
Preliminary and first reading46Bills at the start of the process
A bill to set a zero rate of value added tax on textbooks and learning materials approved for use in education.
A proposal to increase the tax credit for donations to public institutions and funds in national priority areas from 35% to 50% of the donation amount.
A proposal to add an income tax credit point for parents of soldiers in regular service, with each parent receiving a credit for each child serving.
A bill to add tax benefits for those in communities under security threat in the West Bank, according to the threat level set by Central Command.
A bill to add tax benefits for communities under security threat in Judea and Samaria based on a security threat rating.
An amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance expanding the ability of real estate investment funds to hold real estate under construction and receive ancillary income from it.
An income tax exemption for active reservists from October 2023 until the end of the special situation declaration.
A bill to impose a minimum tax on multinational groups in Israel, in accordance with OECD rules.
A bill to add tax benefits for communities under security threat in Judea and Samaria based on a security threat rating.
A bill to deny tax benefits to nonprofits and educational institutions that encourage evasion of security service.
A bill to add income tax credits for combat reservists according to their days of service in the previous tax year.
A bill to add an income tax credit point for Israeli residents who served active reserve duty for at least 100 days a year.
A proposal to change the taxation of venture capital funds listed on the stock exchange, so that they will be taxed like exempt mutual funds and not like companies.
The bill allows a deduction of 80% of light refreshment expenses for work meetings also outside the place of business, up to a limit of 4% of turnover and up to NIS 12,000 a year.
An amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance allowing parents to deduct childcare expenses for young children from their taxable income, on condition of business activity or employment.
The bill changes the definition of the purchase value of a residential apartment, in order to deny reduced purchase tax on construction agreements signed as a condition for receiving the property.
The bill changes the definition of 'residential apartment' for purchase tax so that it includes a real estate right for which the buyer committed to sign a construction agreement.
A proposal to expand the powers of accountants and tax advisers to represent taxpayers in general proceedings under the Real Estate Taxation Law.
A proposal to establish a special track in a study fund for farmers who observe the Shmita (sabbatical year), allowing funds to be deposited with benefits.
A proposal to add an income tax credit point for an Israeli resident who served at least 100 days of active reserve duty in a year.
| Date | Vote | Reading | Result | For / Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | Value Added Tax Law (Amendment – Zero-Rate Tax on Textbooks and Learning Materials) Bill, 2025 A bill to set a zero rate of value added tax on textbooks and learning materials approved for use in education. Initiated by: oppositionInitiator: Samir Bin Said | Preliminary reading | Passed | 21 / 0 |
| June 10, 2026 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (Donation to a Public Institution in National Priority Areas) Bill, 2025 A proposal to increase the tax credit for donations to public institutions and funds in national priority areas from 35% to 50% of the donation amount. Initiated by: a party that left the coalitionInitiator: Alon Schuster | Preliminary reading | Did not pass | 34 / 53 |
| May 13, 2026 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (Credit Points for Parents of Soldiers) Bill, 2024 A proposal to add an income tax credit point for parents of soldiers in regular service, with each parent receiving a credit for each child serving. Initiated by: a party that left the coalitionInitiator: Alon Schuster | Preliminary reading | Did not pass | 35 / 51 |
| March 24, 2026 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (Tax Benefits for a Threatened Locality in Judea and Samaria) Bill, 2025 A bill to add tax benefits for those in communities under security threat in the West Bank, according to the threat level set by Central Command. Initiated by: coalitionInitiator: Limor Son Har-Melech, Yitzhak Kroizer and 1 more | Preliminary reading | Passed | 37 / 33 |
| March 24, 2026 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (No. 287) (Tax Benefits for a Threatened Locality in the Area) Bill, 2026 A bill to add tax benefits for communities under security threat in Judea and Samaria based on a security threat rating. Initiated by: coalitionInitiator: Zvi Sukkot, Limor Son Har-Melech and 2 more | First reading | Passed | 37 / 33 |
| March 17, 2026 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (No. 286) Bill, 2026 An amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance expanding the ability of real estate investment funds to hold real estate under construction and receive ancillary income from it. Government bill | First reading | Did not pass | 0 / 0 |
| December 3, 2025 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (Tax Exemption for an Active Reservist) (Temporary Provision – Swords of Iron) Bill, 2025 An income tax exemption for active reservists from October 2023 until the end of the special situation declaration. Initiated by: oppositionInitiator: Moshe Tur-Paz | Preliminary reading | Did not pass | 38 / 55 |
| December 1, 2025 | Minimum Corporate Tax in a Multinational Group Bill, 2025 A bill to impose a minimum tax on multinational groups in Israel, in accordance with OECD rules. Government bill | First reading | Passed | 21 / 0 |
| November 12, 2025 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (Tax Benefits for a Threatened Locality in the Area) Bill, 2025 A bill to add tax benefits for communities under security threat in Judea and Samaria based on a security threat rating. Initiated by: coalitionInitiator: Zvi Sukkot, Limor Son Har-Melech and 2 more | Preliminary reading | Passed | 57 / 28 |
| October 29, 2025 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (Denial of Recognition to Nonprofits That Encourage Evasion of Security Service) Bill, 2025 A bill to deny tax benefits to nonprofits and educational institutions that encourage evasion of security service. Initiated by: oppositionInitiator: Naama Lazimi | Preliminary reading | Did not pass | 37 / 56 |
| August 4, 2025 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (Amendment No. 283) (Credit for Reserve Duty as a Combat Soldier) Bill, 2025 A bill to add income tax credits for combat reservists according to their days of service in the previous tax year. Government bill | First reading | Passed | 19 / 0 |
| July 16, 2025 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (Credit Point for Reserve Duty) Bill, 2025 A bill to add an income tax credit point for Israeli residents who served active reserve duty for at least 100 days a year. Initiated by: oppositionInitiator: Moshe Tur-Paz | Preliminary reading | Did not pass | 31 / 53 |
| July 16, 2025 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (Taxation of a Traded Venture Capital Fund) Bill, 2022 A proposal to change the taxation of venture capital funds listed on the stock exchange, so that they will be taxed like exempt mutual funds and not like companies. Initiated by: oppositionInitiator: Vladimir Beliak | Preliminary reading | Did not pass | 31 / 47 |
| June 4, 2025 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (Deduction of Hospitality Expenses for a Meeting Outside the Place of Business) Bill, 2022 The bill allows a deduction of 80% of light refreshment expenses for work meetings also outside the place of business, up to a limit of 4% of turnover and up to NIS 12,000 a year. Initiated by: oppositionInitiator: Vladimir Beliak | Preliminary reading | Did not pass | 30 / 54 |
| May 14, 2025 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (Deduction for Childcare Expenses) Bill, 2025 An amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance allowing parents to deduct childcare expenses for young children from their taxable income, on condition of business activity or employment. Initiated by: oppositionInitiator: Michal Shir, Yair Lapid and 4 more | Preliminary reading | Did not pass | 30 / 53 |
| March 12, 2025 | Real Estate Taxation (Capital Gains and Purchase) Law (Amendment – Purchase Value) Bill, 2024 The bill changes the definition of the purchase value of a residential apartment, in order to deny reduced purchase tax on construction agreements signed as a condition for receiving the property. Initiated by: coalitionInitiator: Ohad Tal | Preliminary reading | Passed | 16 / 1 |
| March 12, 2025 | Real Estate Taxation (Capital Gains and Purchase) Law (Amendment – Purchase Value) Bill, 2025 The bill changes the definition of 'residential apartment' for purchase tax so that it includes a real estate right for which the buyer committed to sign a construction agreement. Initiated by: a party that left the coalitionInitiator: Alon Schuster | Preliminary reading | Passed | 16 / 1 |
| February 19, 2025 | Real Estate Taxation (Capital Gains and Purchase) Law (Amendment – Representation of a Taxpayer by an Accountant and a Representing Tax Consultant) Bill, 2024 A proposal to expand the powers of accountants and tax advisers to represent taxpayers in general proceedings under the Real Estate Taxation Law. Initiated by: coalitionInitiator: Moshe Passal, Avihai Boaron and 1 more | Preliminary reading | Passed | 9 / 0 |
| January 22, 2025 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (Advanced Study Fund for a Farmer Observing Shmita) Bill, 2024 A proposal to establish a special track in a study fund for farmers who observe the Shmita (sabbatical year), allowing funds to be deposited with benefits. Initiated by: coalitionInitiator: Moshe Solomon | Preliminary reading | Passed | 18 / 0 |
| January 8, 2025 | Income Tax Ordinance Amendment (Credit Point for Reserve Duty) Bill, 2024 A proposal to add an income tax credit point for an Israeli resident who served at least 100 days of active reserve duty in a year. Initiated by: oppositionInitiator: Efrat Rayten | Preliminary reading | Did not pass | 37 / 54 |
Other plenum votes5Approvals, motions for the agenda and procedural decisions
A proposal to reduce the VAT rate to zero for two years on transactions of businesses in the Tkuma and confrontation line areas.
The law extends the application of the temporary provision regarding the real estate taxation benefit for TAMA 38 projects and regarding the VAT benefit for developers in such projects until October 1, 2022.
| Date | Vote | Reading | Result | For / Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2026 | Value Added Tax Law (Amendment – Zero-Rate Tax for Business Owners in the Tkuma Region and on the Confrontation Line) (Temporary Provision) Bill, 2024 A proposal to reduce the VAT rate to zero for two years on transactions of businesses in the Tkuma and confrontation line areas. Joint initiativeInitiator: Debbie Biton, Yasmin Fridman and 3 more | Transfer of the bill between committees | Passed | 58 / 0 |
| January 22, 2025 | Urgent motion for the agenda on the subject: "Ways to prevent exploitation of the VAT increase by businesses and its effect on consumers in Israel" | Motion for the agenda | Passed | 6 / 0 |
| March 11, 2024 | Draft resolution regarding the Value Added Tax Order (Tax Rate on Non-Profit Organizations and Financial Institutions) (Amendment), 2024 | Approval of a motion in the plenum | Passed | 47 / 29 |
| March 11, 2024 | Draft resolution regarding the Value Added Tax Order (Tax Rate on a Transaction and on Import of Goods) (Amendment), 2024 | Approval of a motion in the plenum | Passed | 47 / 29 |
| February 14, 2023 | Government announcement of its wish to apply continuity to the Real Estate Taxation (Appreciation and Acquisition) Law (Amendment No. 99) Bill, 2022 The law extends the application of the temporary provision regarding the real estate taxation benefit for TAMA 38 projects and regarding the VAT benefit for developers in such projects until October 1, 2022. Government bill | Continuity (bill carried over) | Passed | 10 / 2 |
Knesset map by topic
A weighted position for each MK across all the votes on this topic (a third reading counts for more). 🟡 Mixed = voted both for and against in different votes. The map shows 142 MKs: 120 serving today, plus 22 who served at some point in the current term and actually voted on this topic - which is why the number is above 120.