Israeli taxes
Lawyer claimed disability residency status to save NIS 450,000 on property taxes
Rafael Yitzhak was released under restrictive conditions while authorities investigate suspected property tax fraud worth NIS 450,000.
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
Knesset approves tax benefits for West Bank settlements amid opposition criticism
How to dramatically improve Israeli tax administration - opinion
In most countries, tax law amendments accompany the annual government budget process. In Israel, the budgetary process is stalled for political reasons.
Tax Authority working to help Holocaust survivors exercise tax benefits
Some 70% of the affected survivors had not filed any reports or requests for tax returns.
How are bank loan payments being postponed due to coronavius?
A bank program is intended to help borrowers facing cash flow difficulties caused by the corona crisis, while helping the banks manage their risks.
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.
Your Taxes: GILTI regulations are a big win for small businesses
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.
Financial fraud still happens. How can it be overcome?
The Financial Action Task Force has identified common problems and has suggested solutions.
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.
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.
Your Taxes: Is offshore still an option?
The OECD has just published a report on which offshore locations have changed their ways.