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.

JUNE 29, 2026|BySIDNEY BLASCO

Discussion on Goldknopf’s proposal to lower VAT postponed by two weeks

The Tax Authority warns that the move will entail a revenue loss of NIS 8.5 billion per year, which would be funded by cuts or an increased deficit.

JUNE 29, 2026|ByLIAT RON

The Association for Civil Rights petitions against the tax benefits law for settlements

The petitioners claim that the criteria were artificially tailored while silencing the positions of the Tax Authority and the Budget Department, which opposed the move.

JUNE 29, 2026|ByURI SELA

Fiance Minsiter Bezalel Smotrich and members of the Religious Zionist Party as Knesset passes law for West Bank settlements to receive tax benefits.

Knesset approves tax benefits for West Bank settlements amid opposition criticism

The Knesset approved a bill granting tax benefits to West Bank settlements, with Finance Minister Smotrich calling it recognition for residents living under a security threat.

JUNE 4, 2026|ByKESHET NEEV

Your Taxes: A wartime tax update

Israeli High Court rules landlords can't claim war compensation for evacuated tenants, while Knesset relaxes corporate reorganization tax rules to benefit high-tech M&A deals.

MARCH 10, 2025ByLEON HARRIS

Doing Business in Israel in 2025, what you need to know

The October 7 war has affected the Israeli economy due to IDF reserve duty, frontline evacuations, and higher taxes needed, so what do you need to know?

FEBRUARY 19, 2025ByLEON HARRIS

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

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

FEBRUARY 9, 2025ByLEON HARRIS

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

OECD tax rules tighten grip on e-commerce profits and Israeli exporters

YOUR TAXES: The MLI deals with income taxation, which is referred to as direct taxation. On top of that, most countries have indirect taxes, such as VAT or GST.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025ByLEON HARRIS

Israel's exploding cost of living: Do Israeli consumers have any power over prices? - explainer

In spite of challenges, now is a good time to remember that consumers still have the power to make choices that can show their objection to price hikes and encourage suppliers to avoid these.

JANUARY 12, 2025ByEVE YOUNG

Navigating aliyah: Key benefits for new olim and long-term returnees

Israel offers extensive benefits to new immigrants and returning residents, including tax breaks on home purchases up to NIS 1.9m, integration grants, and education subsidies.

JANUARY 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF