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Dozens of millions of dollars in crypto hidden: Suspect entangled in massive case

Joint investigation by Tax Authority and Lahav 433 leads to arrest of suspect in large-scale money laundering and tax offenses. He allegedly hid foreign accounts and used strawmen to disguise assets.

According to the suspicions being examined by investigative authorities, the suspect traded digital currencies on various exchanges without reporting it to the Tax Authority.
New compensation track launched for protection racket victims.

Up to NIS 2 million: New compensation track launched for protection racket victims

A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026.

Israel received full flydubai crew, passenger list prior to takeoff, source tells 'Post'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a ceremony marking the establishment of the new Israeli settlement of Ma’ale Arugot in Gush Etzion, in the West Bank, September 2, 2026.

Businesses damaged through extortion to be assisted by NIS 35 million program backed by Smotrich


Your Taxes: Returning to court with new information after tax rulings ruled to be bad faith

In the case of Henry Schwarzbaum Vs. Rehovot Assessing Officer, a court ruled that going to court may be wrong, and going back to court with additional evidence may be bad faith. What’s going on?

 Income Tax and Property Tax Department at the Finance Ministry

Businesses shocked in Kiryat Shmona: State demands $68 million return

Blow to northern businesses: Out of nearly $1.7 billion transferred to the city, the Tax Authority is demanding hundreds of millions back.

Impact site in Kiryat Shmona.

Nearly NIS 2B. revealed: Voluntary tax disclosure program comes to an end

Tax Authority ends voluntary disclosure program, which yielded 823 applications revealing NIS 1.89b. in capital to avoid criminal charges.

Israel Tax Authority, Israel Land Authority, Bank of Israel.

Your Taxes: Does Israel need to tax billionaires?

In practice, taxation is cat and mouse. New rules result in new tax planning techniques. It is unclear whether family members would each have a $100 million threshold.

 Income Tax and Property Tax Department at the Finance Ministry

Three men arrested on suspicion of importing drones from China for use in drug, weapons smuggling

The investigation centered around a security company suspected of serving as a cover for the drone importing operation, committing customs and Value Added Tax violations.

Law enforcement raids a warehouse as part of an investigation into a company accused of purchasing drones from China for use in drugs and weapons smuggling.

‘My form of Zionism’: Jerusalem nonprofit helps new olim build businesses in Israel

MATI Jerusalem gives new immigrants the guidance, tools, and confidence they need to launch successful businesses and keep them growing.

Eli Bentata​, chair of the MATI Jerusalem Board, opens the organization’s new office in Jerusalem.

Your Taxes: Is a hotel a real estate play in Israel?

Israeli real estate purchases can face up to 10% purchase tax, with anti-avoidance rules also taxing shares in entities whose assets are primarily Israeli property.

182 rooms, including 37 rooms with private pools. NYX Dead Sea Hotel

Rehovot resident arrested for allegedly operating shell companies, tax fraud, Tax Authority says

Investigators from the Beersheba Customs and VAT Investigations Unit, together with the Tax Authority's Intelligence Unit and with assistance from Hadera police officers, arrested a Rehovot resident.

Male hands arrested with handcuffs in Criminal concept (illustrative)

Your Taxes: How Israel taxes SAFE investments in hi-tech startups

Israel’s tax rules can keep SAFE investment discounts untaxed, but startups and investors must meet strict conditions on equity, discounts, transfers and share sales.

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Your Taxes: What new olim need to know about Israel's tax exemption

This article discusses what the Knesset enacted, what the Israeli Tax Authority is now saying, and what you can do about it.

Aliyah from France, which was saw 1,500 to 2,000 people moving to Israel every year, increased in 2025 to 3,300.