Many working individuals and families in Israel are eligible for an annual financial benefit from the government, yet many within the English-speaking community remain unaware that it applies to them.

Known as the Work Grant (מענק עבודה) or "Negative Income Tax" (Mas Hachnasa Shlili), this program functions as a direct income supplement paid straight into your bank account. The average benefit stands at approximately ₪4,000 per year, and can reach over ₪10,000 for single parents.

There is no immediate deadline or pressure to apply; applications for the tax year can be submitted online until December 2027.

Who Qualifies for the Grant?
The program is relevant to both salaried employees and self-employed individuals who meet one of the following criteria:

Working Parents: Aged 21 or older, with at least one child under the age of 19 living at home.

Older Adults: Aged 55 or older, even without children.

Income Guidelines:

• For parents of 1–2 children (or adults over 55), the grant generally applies if your average monthly gross income falls between ₪2,450 and ₪7,300.
• For families with 3 or more children, or for single-parent households, the upper income limit is higher.

Please note: If you or your spouse own more than 50% of a second real estate property (in Israel or abroad), you are not eligible.

How to Apply
The application is entirely free and does not require an accountant.

Option 1: Online (Recommended)
While the official system is in Hebrew, the steps are minimal:

• Step 1: Estimate your potential benefit using the official Work Grant Simulator / Calculator (Hebrew).
• Step 2: File the claim via the Online Work Grant Application Portal (requires a brief identity verification process in Hebrew).

Option 2: At the Post Office
If you prefer to file in person, you can visit any Israel Post branch:

• The applicant must go in person.
• Bring your Teudat Zehut and a cancelled check (צ'ק מבוטל) or official bank statement to verify your account details.

process that takes only a few minutes. If you meet the criteria outlined above, we encourage you to use the official links to check your status and submit your request.