For many self-employed professionals in Israel, military reserve duty (miluim) can disrupt business operations and cause financial hardship. In recognition of this, the Israeli government has introduced a new compensation grant to support reservists who served under an emergency call-up order (“Tzav 8”) and suffered business losses.
Starting today (February 4, 2025), eligible individuals can apply for compensation for the months November and December 2024. Here’s everything you need to know.
Who Can Apply for the Grant?
This program is specifically designed for self-employed individuals who:
✔ Served more than 30 consecutive days under “Tzav 8” and experienced a decline in revenue.
✔ Served more than 21 consecutive days and qualify under a new extended framework.
Eligibility period: The compensation covers income loss from either the first day of service or January 1, 2024, depending on which is later. It applies for up to six months after service ends or until December 31, 2024—whichever comes first.
How to Apply
Applying for the grant is quick and straightforward:
- Submit your application online through the Israeli Tax Authority website or via a special link on the IDF reserves website.
- Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2025.
- Once eligibility is confirmed, payments will be made within 14 days.
How Much Compensation Can You Expect?
The amount granted depends on business losses and the length of service. The calculation includes:
🔹 Non-combat reservists: Additional 1.5 days of compensation per service day, up to 30 extra days.
🔹 Combat reservists: Additional 1.5 days per service day, up to 90 extra days.
If a reservist served multiple separate periods of 21+ days, each period will be assessed independently. However, double payments for overlapping eligibility periods will not be issued.
Key Takeaways
✔ Self-employed reservists can receive compensation for business income losses due to “Tzav 8” service.
✔ Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2025, with payments processed within 14 days of approval.
✔ The grant applies to service periods from January 1, 2024, up to six months post-service or December 31, 2024.
Don’t Miss Out – Apply Now!
If you’re a self-employed reservist who served under “Tzav 8” and experienced business losses, this grant can provide critical financial relief. Submit your application before March 31, 2025, to secure your compensation.
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