Israeli taxes

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

A reportable income-tax position is a position contrary to a position published by the ITA if the tax advantage exceeds NIS 5 million in the tax year or NIS 10m. over four years.

 Income Tax and Property Tax Department at the Finance Ministry
 UP, UP, and away with El Al profits.

El Al to distribute first dividend since 2017 after state approval

 Thousands of additional shekels can be saved every year with tax exemption

Your Taxes: New Israeli taxation rule calls for immediate action

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich arrives to a conference of the Israeli newspaper Makor Rishon in Jerusalem, December 25, 2025

Smotrich threatens to double tax on Israeli banks if consumer benefits canceled


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

Your Taxes: What internet service providers to the EU need to know

Calculating taxes

Supermodel Bar Refaeli liable for Israeli taxes on foreign revenue

The Israeli cover girl maintains she was living in America with then-boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio, but the tax authorities claim she was actually living in Tel Aviv and owes back taxes.

Bar Rafaeli and Ruth Westheimer, also known as Dr. Ruth, ring the opening bell at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange during the first-ever Forbes Under 30 Summit Global in May 2018