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Lahav 433, Tax Authority arrest seven for suspected extortion, money laundering, tax fraud

Seven members of the Bakri crime organization were arrested following an investigation carried out by multiple law enforcement agencies, including Lahav 433 and the Tax Authority.

Israeli police arrested senior Bakri crime group members and municipal officials in Nazareth overnight in the “Maze of Money” case targeting extortion and money laundering on December 9th, 2025.
 Thousands of additional shekels can be saved every year with tax exemption

Your Taxes: New Israeli taxation rule calls for immediate action

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Your Taxes: Leaving Israel? Leave your pension here

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Your Taxes: OECD tries to fix home-office tax traps


Your Taxes: Will Trump's building plan bring Israeli tax breaks?

Suppose Israelis were able to participate in Trump's construction projects, what would the anticipated Israeli tax consequences be

 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 6, 2025.

Israel’s new SAFE tax rules: A boon for investors or a bureaucratic trap? - opinion

As companies adapt to these new guidelines, it will be essential to ensure that all agreements signed from January 1 onwards comply with the updated regulations to avoid any future tax complications.

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Your Taxes: Tax Authority takes the fizz out Of Coca Cola

This case decision could disrupt Israeli imports more than the Houthis.

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Tax Authority confirms higher vehicle tax rates for 2025

Alongside the adjustment to purchase tax on electric vehicles, all gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles will become more expensive.

 Income Tax and Property Tax Department at the Finance Ministry

Your Taxes: Share options - red flags!

As always, consult experienced professional advisers in each country at an early stage in specific cases.

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A long-overdue reform: New Osek Zair will help Israel’s small businesses thrive - analysis

For small business owners, the Osek Za’ir is an opportunity to save time, reduce costs, and focus on contributing to Israel’s economy.

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

Your Taxes: Charity and Squatting

While we wait for the Israeli 2025 budget to pass, here is some other Israeli tax news.

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Preparing for TAMA 38? Key clarification issued by the tax authority

The Tax Authority clarifies: homeowners in TAMA 38 projects can purchase construction services from developers for unsold building rights without it being considered a taxable real estate transaction

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'Jack Sparrow': Undercover operation leads to arrest of dozens in Ashdod port smuggling ring bust

Police specified that for 4.5 years, an undercover police agent, dubbed "Jack Sparrow," had been operating under the guise of a customs agent at the port.

Port of Ashdod

Navigating getting your money into Israel as a new immigrant

The red flags are best avoided. Cooperation with bank questions is more likely to free up your money than suing the bank.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021