Israeli taxes

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.

Fiance Minsiter Bezalel Smotrich and members of the Religious Zionist Party as Knesset passes law for West Bank settlements to receive tax benefits.
 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 6, 2025.

Your Taxes: Trump’s tax amnesty raises questions for Israeli taxpayers

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Your Taxes: How California’s new software tax may hit Israeli tech companies

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Your Taxes: How Israel’s new war compensation system works


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.

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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.

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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.

 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016,

Friends for Health: combating rising costs and saving lives with medication donations

With soaring living costs, Friends for Health is stepping up to provide vital medications to those in need.

 BARUCH LIEBERMAN, the founder of Haverim L’Refuah (Friends for Health.)

How will Israel's new 2025 tax reforms enhance venture capital? - opinion

These proposed reforms represent a strategic effort to reinforce Israel's position as a global innovation and investment destination. 

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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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Israel to consider limiting ownership of precious metals

New report shows Israeli prime minister looks to make sweeping monetary changes in fight against illicit money use

  Israel to consider limiting ownership of precious metals

Important developments for US citizens living in Israel - opinion

The US and Israel have instituted new legislation on the topics of investments, taxes, and real estate.

 Adv. Osher Felicia Haleli, a Partner in the law firm Shibolet & Co.

Israel announces new tax benefits for olim: What are they and how do they work? - opinion

To attract more individuals to migrate, the finance minister has introduced a new tax relief that lowers the purchase tax rates for residential property transactions involving new immigrants.

Olim from North America arrive on a special " Aliyah flight" to the Ben Gurion airport

Your Taxes: Withdrawals from savings - opinion

The Israeli government has amended tax laws to allow backdated pension contributions and early withdrawals from study funds due to the war.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)