Guide: Donation Tax Refund Process Directly Through Your Payslip (Section 46)
Starting 1 January 2026, nonprofits and public institutions recognized under Section 46 must report donations received through the Tax Authority's "Donations Israel" system. This allows donors to receive the tax credit more easily and quickly, without keeping paper receipts. This guide explains how to check whether a donation was reported, where to view donations in the personal area of the Tax Authority website, and how to ensure you receive the tax benefit you are entitled to directly through your payslip.
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- 3 minutes
What should you prepare in advance?
- Credit card details
- ID card and passport (if available), for identification purposes only
To access the digital service of the "Israel Tax Authority"
Step-by-step guide
The process consists of 2 simple parts: registering as a customer for the Tax Authority's digital services (one-time) and claiming your entitlements.
Part A: Customer registration for the Tax Authority's digital services
Step 1: Accessing the Tax Authority's digital service
- Search Google for "Israel Tax Authority"
- On the Tax Authority website, click Personal Area
Step 2: Registering for the system
- If this is your first time, complete a brief registration for the Tax Authority's digital services system.
Step 3: Customer verification
The system asks you to verify your identity and offers several options.
Step 3A: Customer verification \- Initial identification using credit card details
Step 3B: Second verification \- You must complete 2 additional sections
In this example, identification is performed using the ID card issue date and passport validity details.
Step 4: Contact details
Step 5: Choosing a user code
The system allows you to choose a permanent user code to reduce the time needed for your next login.
Step 6: Accepting the terms of use
Step 7: Registration complete
Part B: Claiming entitlements
Step 1: Logging in to the system
Click Personal Area
Enter your ID number and the permanent user code you created in Part A.
Step 2: Accessing Claiming Entitlements
Click "Claiming Entitlements"
Step 3: Accessing "Donations"
Click "Donations"
Step 4: Click "Donation Details"
Step 5: Employer details
Enter your employer's withholding file number. This information appears on your payslip.
Step 6: Donation details
The system will notify you of donations for which a refund may be available.
As of January 2026, all nonprofit organizations are required to report fully to the Tax Authority.
Video by the Accountant General explaining the tax credit for donations
Additional details on tax refunds for donations can be found on the Ministry of Finance website.