Real Estate Tax Guide: Capital Appreciation Tax (Mas Shevach) & Purchase Tax
Real estate transactions in Israel involve significant statutory tax obligations, including Capital Appreciation Tax (Mas Shevach) upon sale and Purchase Tax (Mas Rechisha) upon acquisition.
Key Real Estate Tax Components:
- Real Estate Appreciation Tax (Mas Shevach): Levied at 25% on net capital gains upon property sale, subject to single residential home exemptions.
- Purchase Tax Brackets (Mas Rechisha): Progressive tax rates ranging from 0% for single residential home buyers up to 8%-10% for additional properties.
- Tax Spreading (Priasat Mas): Spreading real estate capital gains retroactively across 4 tax years to utilize lower marginal tax brackets and credit points.
Bernstein & Co. performs strategic real estate tax calculations to minimize capital tax liabilities on property transactions.
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