Tax

IDF indicts two soldiers for smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammo, tax offenses linked with Gaza

The IDF charged two Sergeant First Class-ranked suspects with smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammunition, and committing tax offenses, including money laundering, in connection with Gaza.

Humanitarian aid enters the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom Crossing, November 17, 2025; illustrative.
Former US president Barack Obama and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel visit a campaign office in Chicago February 19, 2015. Obama appeared side-by-side on Thursday with then-Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, his former chief of staff.

From ally to critic: Rahm Emanuel rethinks US-Israel ties - opinion

 Illustration of  Israeli shekels, September 24, 2023

Your Taxes: So you want to acquire an Israeli company?

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

Your Taxes: The budget’s tax breaks


Treasury Dept. investigates allegations that Minnesota tax dollars sent to al-Shabaab terrorists

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US is reviewing allegations of diverted Minnesota funds to al-Shabaab, a charge Governor Tim Walz calls unfair to Somali Americans.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, November 5, 2025; illustrative.

Norway's wealth tax trades millionaires for equality - analysis

With a wealth tax dating back to 1892 and a culture of openness that allows citizens to view others' tax returns, Norway has more experience than most in squeezing the rich.

 View of entrance to Norway's central bank in Oslo, April 20, 2023.

Knesset approves new tax benefits for IDF combat reservists

The bill, which passed 26–0 with no abstentions, will award up to four credit points, scaled to reserve duty performed in the prior tax year.

 IDF soldiers operate, eliminate Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist in Gaza, April 21, 2025.

Your Taxes: How Israeli companies can dodge the new trapped profits tax - explainer

This opportunity to reorganize by full or partial liquidation expires soon. But these rules are not the greatest thing since sliced bread.

 Income Tax and Property Tax Department at the Finance Ministry

Your Taxes: The Trump technique - bargaining chips

On October 13, US President Donald Trump delivered a speech in the Knesset. It seems 119 MKs were impressed, and one had to be removed.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump uses a gavel after signing the sweeping spending and tax legislation known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ at the White House last week.

Millioniares declares Kent castle an independent micronation in response to UK hiking tax payment

The Principality of Lympne is not recognized as a nation by any country.

Ann Kaplan Mulholland wearing blue and green tiara, dark turquoise dress, and velvet bag outside Erdem during London Fashion Week on September 21, 2025 in London, England.

Your Taxes: Moving onshore is tax evasion, says court

In a decision that has no winners, an Israeli court ruled that moving a subsidiary company from Dutch to Israeli ownership is tax evasion.

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

Your Taxes: How the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts Americans in Israel

For Americans living in Israel, how will President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) affect your tax situation?

 The Big Beautiful Bill Is Triggering a Gold & Silver Boom

Israel Tax Authority cracks down on fake invoices with stricter company ownership reporting

The Israel Tax Authority is also considering significantly tightening sanctions on controlling shareholders who sell companies but do not immediately report this to the Tax Authority.

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

The dramatic changes proposed to the definition of Israeli, foreign residents - opinion

It is worth questioning why the Tax Authority largely abandoned the original committee’s recommendations without broader consultation.

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