Israeli taxes
Israel, Paybox launch Jerusalem's first municipal wallet in push to digitalize taxes, payments
The system, known as MuniBox, will allow residents of Tel Aviv-Jaffa and Jerusalem to pay for most municipal services and taxes via a mobile app.
Your Taxes: How to live longer according to the OECD
Lawyer claimed disability residency status to save NIS 450,000 on property taxes
Discussion on Goldknopf’s proposal to lower VAT postponed by two weeks
The Association for Civil Rights petitions against the tax benefits law for settlements
The petitioners claim that the criteria were artificially tailored while silencing the positions of the Tax Authority and the Budget Department, which opposed the move.
Knesset approves tax benefits for West Bank settlements amid opposition criticism
The Knesset approved a bill granting tax benefits to West Bank settlements, with Finance Minister Smotrich calling it recognition for residents living under a security threat.
Your Taxes: Trump’s tax amnesty raises questions for Israeli taxpayers
Trump’s tax settlement casts a spotlight on Israel’s tax amnesty program, its limits, and the risks facing taxpayers without full documentation.
Your Taxes: How California’s new software tax may hit Israeli tech companies
California Gov. Newsom proposes expanding the state’s 7.25% sales tax to pre-written software, potentially impacting Israeli and other foreign software companies starting 2027.
Your Taxes: How Israel’s new war compensation system works
The new law is complex. In practice, an accountant typically enters data into the ITA system, and it crunches the numbers.
Man indicted for illegally operating dental clinic in Rishon Lezion for nine years
Vitaly Rokhlenko was operating the clinic without authorization or a license to practice dentistry; he only held a dental technician practical license.
Your Taxes: So you want to acquire an Israeli company?
Over the past year, Google acquired Wiz for $32b., Palo Alto Networks acquired CyberArk for around $25b, and there were many smaller deals.
Your Taxes: The budget’s tax breaks
Olim already enjoy a 10-year Israeli tax holiday for foreign-source income and capital gains. Starting January 1, 2026, olim may also be exempt from Israeli tax on Israeli-source income.
Your Taxes: You can't have your matzah and eat it, too
Israel's Supreme Court rules that if you enjoy employee share/share option tax breaks, you don’t receive others.
Your Taxes: How Israelis can claim fast-track missile damage compensation
The Israel Tax Authority has opened an online fast-track option for claims of property damage resulting from Iranian missile strikes, with compensation of up to NIS 30,000 available.