top of page
reka 1843x773.jpg
Untitled-1.jpg
Writer's picture יהודה אברון נכסים

Appreciation tax in Israel - everything you wanted to know

Selling a property is a process in which I, as the seller, am required to pay real estate appreciation tax on the profit I obtained from the transaction. This tax is an important payment that may change the terms of the transaction and my financial decisions as a seller.

We will delve deeper into the real estate appreciation tax in Israel and understand the exact calculation process as well as its economic and legal consequences for us as sellers and for our overall transaction.


Is this sales tax? And what is the difference between sales tax and appreciation tax?

Until a few years ago there was a tax called sales tax in which you had to pay the tax authority when selling the property of the seller, this tax was bad because it both brought a small amount to the state's revenue and created tremendous anger among those who sold the property because there were those who lost from the sale and had to to pay the same sales tax, so they would have lost twice.

The story is of course different with the appreciation tax, only from the profit you are supposed to pay to the state so that although you lost something, but at the same time the state also gave you a little profit.


What is real estate appreciation tax in Israel?

Real estate appreciation tax in Israel is the tax imposed on the profit received from the sale of property such as the sale of an apartment, villa, etc.

The tax is calculated based on the difference between the sale price I want to sell the property and the costs of purchasing and maintaining the property and its purpose is to contribute to the country and improve its economic situation, of course there are other countries where the appreciation tax is lower than ours, but we will talk about the differences between Israel and other countries in the article Other..


The process and importance of real estate appreciation tax

When selling a property in Israel, the seller must pay real estate appreciation tax on the capital gain from the transaction.

The tax is calculated as a certain percentage of the total profit from the transaction and is collected by the local authority or the general tax authority.

Appreciation tax is a financial obligation that the seller has to pay and thus may change the terms of the transaction.


Calculation of appreciation tax - how much appreciation tax should be paid?

In Israel, the appreciation tax varies according to all kinds of factors, such as the type of property, the year of purchase, the year of sale and more.

Appreciation tax on an apartment or villa, etc. can range from 25% to 50% of the profit received from the sale, but things can change and it depends on additional parameters as I mentioned above.



Appreciation tax for a single apartment

If I own a single apartment, I can only get a tax exemption if I own it for at least 18 months


Appreciation tax for a second apartment

If I own a second apartment, the law requires me to pay tax at a rate of 25% on the profit from the sale of the apartment



Calculation of appreciation tax



The consequences of the appreciation tax on the seller and the transaction

The appreciation tax in Israel directly affects our profit as a seller and may sometimes change the decision regarding our final sale price, so always check before I sell the property what the appreciation tax I will have to pay for it.


The social and economic importance of the praise tax and its contribution to the State of Israel

The real estate appreciation tax in Israel that we pay also affects the country's economy and society as a whole.

This tax helps the state both economically and improves the services we receive from the state,

Real estate appreciation tax serves as one of the main sources of income for the State of Israel. It enables the implementation of various public projects and programs, such as the construction of roads, schools and employment areas, to promote the development and economic improvement of the country and many other things.

So it is true that appreciation tax in Israel is an important and essential element in our real estate sales process. It does affect me as a seller and the entire deal, but also the economic and social system in Israel and the legal arrangement in the real estate industry in Israel.

In addition to its economic and social contribution, real estate appreciation tax also affects the regulatory and professional arrangement in the real estate industry. The laws and regulations of real estate appreciation tax create a legal and financial environment around real estate transactions that affect the planning, development and sale of properties.


Can appreciation tax decrease or increase? Or cancel it altogether?


Like the variety of laws in the State of Israel, there are sales tax laws that may change from time to time. The changes in real estate appreciation tax laws may affect the economic conditions of real estate transactions and the decisions of sellers and buyers. Therefore, it is important to follow decision-making processes and current laws compared to the sale of real estate in Israel, at the same time, in my opinion, it will not be completely abolished because it is a tax that the state benefits greatly from it and in the end it also indirectly reaches us.



Refund of appreciation tax

Receiving an exemption from appreciation tax or a tax credit is an action that requires good preparation in advance, with valid knowledge and making the best use of the laws and regulations. If you make an effort to do this correctly, you may save significant amounts of tax, since this is one of the highest taxes in the State of Israel.


So who is entitled to a tax refund?

Couples can divide the tax between them, people can advertise their praise and take advantage of credit points, and there are also people who offset losses to reduce the tax payment. Added to this, there are tax exemptions based on concessions decided by the tax authority. Some can also take advantage of special conditions granted to them according to the tax law.


Couples who divide the tax payment between them

People who make a distribution of praise while taking advantage of tax brackets or credit points

People who carry out loss offsets

Those who qualify for various reliefs and benefits as decided by the Tax Authority

Those who qualify for exemptions or reliefs are fixed according to the taxation regulations

People taking advantage of special conditions given to them in relation to the purchase or sale of property

Those who use professional tax calculations before the tax authority, such as tax lawyers and tax consultants.

The point here is to pay attention to the most complicated options such as spreading debt between couples, offsetting losses or additional deductions, and understand how they can affect the tax amounts. It is not easy, but it is recommended to contact the experts who specialize in the field.



Compliment tax summary

Real estate appreciation tax in Israel is an important and essential element in the process of selling real estate. It affects the seller, the entire transaction, the economic and social system in Israel and the legal order in the real estate industry. In order to make a successful real estate transaction, it is important to take care of professional advice and understand the entire sales process, including the real estate appreciation tax and its consequences.

Comentarios


bottom of page