Israel tax authority

High Court questions yeshiva tax-benefits petition after state policy change

The state representative said that although the tax benefit was formally granted to donors, it nevertheless constituted indirect support by the state.

Israeli Supreme Court judges assemble to hear four petitions calling for the removal of Israel's hardline National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, alleging that he has undermined the independence of the police, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on April 15, 2026; illustrative
Chief of Police Daniel Levi at the scene of a shooting incident in Ramla, central Israel, May 11, 2026.

Organized crime costs Israel's economy around NIS 8,000 per household, data shows

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Your Taxes: Two permanent homes and a double life? Problematic

Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at a Finance committee meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 6, 2025.

Gov't call center quality falls, public service scores climb, digital access rises, audit finds


Your Taxes: Tax Authority takes the fizz out Of Coca Cola

This case decision could disrupt Israeli imports more than the Houthis.

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Tax Authority confirms higher vehicle tax rates for 2025

Alongside the adjustment to purchase tax on electric vehicles, all gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles will become more expensive.

 Income Tax and Property Tax Department at the Finance Ministry

Your Taxes: Share options - red flags!

As always, consult experienced professional advisers in each country at an early stage in specific cases.

 Illustration of  Israeli shekels, September 24, 2023

A long-overdue reform: New Osek Zair will help Israel’s small businesses thrive - analysis

For small business owners, the Osek Za’ir is an opportunity to save time, reduce costs, and focus on contributing to Israel’s economy.

 THE ISRAEL Tax Authority is apparently interpreting ‘mail’ to include email and downloads from the Internet.

Your Taxes: Charity and Squatting

While we wait for the Israeli 2025 budget to pass, here is some other Israeli tax news.

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Preparing for TAMA 38? Key clarification issued by the tax authority

The Tax Authority clarifies: homeowners in TAMA 38 projects can purchase construction services from developers for unsold building rights without it being considered a taxable real estate transaction

 Worker installing scaffolding on building.

'Jack Sparrow': Undercover operation leads to arrest of dozens in Ashdod port smuggling ring bust

Police specified that for 4.5 years, an undercover police agent, dubbed "Jack Sparrow," had been operating under the guise of a customs agent at the port.

Port of Ashdod

Navigating getting your money into Israel as a new immigrant

The red flags are best avoided. Cooperation with bank questions is more likely to free up your money than suing the bank.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021

Reduced tax rate for early training fund withdrawals until year-end

Tax Authority offers reduced tax rate of up to 15% for early withdrawals from training funds until year-end, aiming to assist households during challenging times.


How to disprove a wrongful tax evasion accusation

Your Taxes: Businesses should always have a commercial rationale for their acts.

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