Israel tax authority

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


Can you get a tax exemption for an illegal residence in Israel?

Over the years, many Israeli court decisions have gone against the taxpayer, but in the Stein case, the taxpayer managed to scrape a win.

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Tax Authority director: We will demand customer accounts info from banks

Speaking at the annual conference of The Chamber of Insurance Agents in Eilat, Yaacov said that in the new Arrangements Law, the ITA will propose reforms to handle illegal capital.

 Illustration of a sign leading to the Tax Authorities offices in Jerusalem.

Tax Authority contacting 19,000 citizens to check eligibility for tax returns

The letters were sent to citizens who, after their payslips from 2016 were examined, are entitled to refunds.

 Illustration of a sign leading to the Tax Authorities offices in Jerusalem.

Israeli real estate: When is a trust a bad idea?

When doing succession planning for Israeli real estate, the choices may include using a trust, a nomineeship, an entity or direct bequests to the heirs. Each has pros and cons.

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Beware split real estate deals in Israel - the Tax Authority may notice

We can only guess what the taxpayer planned, but the ITA taxed the overall deal their way and the District Court ruled in the ITA’s favor.

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Court: Transfer of Israeli real estate into trust can be taxed - comment

The Supreme Court’s ruling affects anyone who transferred or is considering transferring real property in Israel into a trust, or in the event he is a beneficiary in such a trust.

 Illustrative image of doing taxes.

Israelis unable to work amid security lockdowns to receive financial compensation

The Finance Minister has doubled down on his prior promise to compensate any worker who has lost income due to rocket fire.

 Rockets are fired toward Israel from Rafah, in the Gaza Strip, on August 7, 2022.

Israel bans use of cash for purchases larger than NIS 6,000

Cash deals exceeding 6,000 NIS will be illegal, as part of the effort to fight against money laundering and criminal activity.

 Illustration photo of the new 200 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) bill. February 7, 2016

Former Mossad head to receive tax refund of NIS 100,000

The tax authority initially refused to grant the application, so a class action lawsuit was filed in March 2018. Shavit's accountant drew his attention to his right to a refund.

FORMER DIRECTOR-GENERAL of the Mossad Shabtai Shavit speaks in Tel Aviv in 2017.

Israel has a new stealth tax on digital products - what you need to know

This affects international exporters and Israeli importers of digital products.

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