Tax

How a tax opposed by Shas sparked climate backlash in the ultra-Orthodox community

A newly published Hebrew University of Jerusalem study found that the well-meaning environmental tax turned into a cultural flashpoint.

 DISPOSABLE PLASTIC tableware are on display at the Osher Ad Supermarket branch in Givat Shaul, Jerusalem.
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Your Taxes: How to get off tax fines

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Service industry staff do not need to pay VAT on tips, Tax Authority confirms

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Become Compliant and Claim $1,400: A Six-Week Window for U.S. Expats


Making aliyah to Israel next year? Here are some tax changes to keep in mind - opinion

Stay informed: Keep up with news of the specific reporting requirements from the Israel Tax Authority.

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

US jurist accuses online encyclopedia of ‘disseminating propaganda’ and ‘rewriting history’

Acting attorney for Washington DC, Ed Martin, gave the Wikimedia Foundation until mid-May to comment on legal concerns that may risk their tax-exempt status.

 Wikipedia homepage on the computer screen under magnifying glass. Wikipedia is a free Internet encyclopedia.

Netanyahu denies pushing tax exemption regulations for Milchan

Netanyahu is suspected of allegedly pushing for several regulatory changes that would have been beneficial to his friend while in a position of power.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on at his criminal trial testimony hearing in the Tel Aviv District Court yesterday.

Get ready for a major revolution on Highway 6 starting April 1st

Highway 6, Israel's main transport artery, will undergo major changes starting April 1st, 2025, aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving travel efficiency.

 Part of Highway 6

Not just at Ben Gurion: A new duty-free shop is set to open here

The Israel Airports Authority has published a tender for a duty-free shop at Haifa Airport as part of an upgrade, with a concession for up to 4 years and an option for extension.

 An airplane at Haifa Airport

They can't keep doing reserves forever: Families react to new benefits initiative

The plan includes benefits for combat soldiers and aims to take "meaningful steps" to deepen appreciation and aid for reservists.

 RESERVE SOLDIERS of the Be’eri Battalion.

Your Taxes: What the IDF can learn from Wall Street

How can the IDF prevent a future repeat of the Yom Kippur War or the October 7 massacre? The IDF should get its act together by learning from Wall Street.

 Street sign for Wall Street.

Your Taxes: Will Trump's building plan bring Israeli tax breaks?

Suppose Israelis were able to participate in Trump's construction projects, what would the anticipated Israeli tax consequences be

 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 6, 2025.

OECD tax rules tighten grip on e-commerce profits and Israeli exporters

YOUR TAXES: The MLI deals with income taxation, which is referred to as direct taxation. On top of that, most countries have indirect taxes, such as VAT or GST.

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Is the OECD Amount B treaty second rate for Israeli distributors?

Your taxes: Israel is an OECD member but is not a covered jurisdiction for Amount B purposes. So the Israeli Tax Authority may not accept Amount B calculations from Israeli importers and exporters.

 Thousands of additional shekels can be saved every year with tax exemption

After cover op.: Police arrest lawyer suspected of laundering NIS 20m.

The operation was carried out jointly by police officers from the Southern District in addition to officers of the Yahalom unit operating under the Israel Tax Authority.

Photo of a police car.