Israeli taxes

Business owners protest at Knesset as Smotrich raises Israel's import tax exemption

The government approved Smotrich's order on Sunday and is expected to be finalized through a vote in the Knesset plenum on Monday evening.

Finance Minister and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.
A charity donation box is seen in this illustrative photo taken March 22, 2023

Your Taxes: Israel moves charities online for tax breaks

 Income Tax and Property Tax Department at the Finance Ministry

Your Taxes: Reportable income-tax positions target shelters in US

 UP, UP, and away with El Al profits.

El Al to distribute first dividend since 2017 after state approval


Your taxes: Corona business update

Claim at the relevant governmental (usually the Israel Tax Authority) website and give your bank account details, otherwise you might miss out. Delays are occurring. Mistakes can now be appealed.

Calculating taxes

Your Taxes: GILTI regulations are a big win for small businesses

A bank employee counts Israeli Shekel notes for the camera at a bank branch in Tel Aviv

The politics of musical chairs and job placements

I’m torn between trying to remember who is minister of what and taking bets on how long any of them will remain in their posts.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu greets Blue and White leader Benny Gantz at the Knesset after the government was inaugurated on May 17

Financial fraud still happens. How can it be overcome?

The Financial Action Task Force has identified common problems and has suggested solutions.

‘IT CAN be off-putting and cumbersome to be asked for money in various social settings, even if it is for an objectively good cause.’

Your Taxes: What a shame it’s a sham

The founders of Israeli tech companies dream of their shares being acquired at a big gain by a multinational on which they pay tax.

US tax form (illustrative)

Your Taxes: Brexiting to Israel

The Brexit breakdown may drive some Brits to contemplate aliyah. Israel grants a 10-year tax holiday on foreign income for new immigrants, but homework is needed as exemplified below.

An Israel Shekel note

Your Taxes: Is offshore still an option?

The OECD has just published a report on which offshore locations have changed their ways.

Approximately 170,000 Americans live in Israel. In total, more than one million U.S. citizens and green card holders – who both live overseas and own more than 10% of a foreign corporation – faced the prospect of paying the tax.

Your taxes: In hi-tech we trust

Approximately 170,000 Americans live in Israel. In total, more than one million U.S. citizens and green card holders – who both live overseas and own more than 10% of a foreign corporation – faced the prospect of paying the tax.

Your Taxes: What’s really in the US economic peace plan?

Shekel money bills

Your taxes: No more blowin' in the wind

Shekel money bills