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


China Gold Imports Slump as New Tax Rule Looms

Gold traders divert shipments from China as proposed customs rule threatens hefty new taxes on imports. September volumes hit 6-month low. Peru copper supplies at risk

 China Gold Imports Slump as New Tax Rule Looms

Trump proposes key tax break for US citizens living abroad, pledges to end double taxation

Trump's proposal could simplify tax obligations for US citizens abroad, addressing the complexities they currently face.

REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL nominee and former US president Donald Trump makes a campaign speech in Savannah, Georgia, earlier this week. Trump expects to lose the election and is setting up the Jews to take the fall, the writer maintains.

The state slaughters its cash cow: Where will the money come from for the war?

The tax authority continues to plan sanctions to push real estate investors out, claiming this will help young buyers. But when taxes rise to cover war deficits, young people will pay the price.


Your Taxes: Calling US and French immigrants to Israel

As always, consult experienced tax advisors in each country at an early stage in specific cases.

 Income Tax and Property Tax Department at the Finance Ministry

Economy is the next front of Israel's existential war, and it's losing - analysis

Israel's adherence to ineffective systems without regulation could lead to a dangerous cycle.

 WORKERS FROM the hi-tech sector protest against the proposed changes to the legal system, in Tel Aviv, on Tuesday.

Illegal handling fees for FedEx shipments to Israel

Consumer Protection Authority to fine FedEx for unauthorized charges on overseas orders to Israel; FedEx denies claims contradicting consumer laws.

  FedEx enters the Israeli market but does not bring a substantial solution to the needs of e-commerce merchants.

We will pay three times: The dream country decided to raise tourist tax

New Zealand triples its tourist tax to cover environmental costs, raising concerns in the tourism industry about global competitiveness.

 New Zealand

Israel announces new tax benefits for olim: What are they and how do they work? - opinion

To attract more individuals to migrate, the finance minister has introduced a new tax relief that lowers the purchase tax rates for residential property transactions involving new immigrants.

Olim from North America arrive on a special " Aliyah flight" to the Ben Gurion airport

Reduced tax rate for early training fund withdrawals until year-end

Tax Authority offers reduced tax rate of up to 15% for early withdrawals from training funds until year-end, aiming to assist households during challenging times.


Israel transfers $116 million of withheld tax revenue to Palestinians

Since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has withheld sums earmarked for administration expenses in Gaza.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich gestures at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on June 24, 2024