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.
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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


Smotrich cancels soda tax, while diabetes looms large in Israel

The Finance Minister’s cancellation of a recent tax on sugary drinks marks a step backward in Israel’s struggle against diabetes.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and and Arnon Ben Dor, Chairman of the Histadrut hold a joint press conference in Tel Aviv on March 2, 2023.

Israeli hi-tech contributes NIS 340 billion to the economy per year

Against the backdrop of the judicial reform, Israeli hi-tech leaders stated that the continued success of this sector requires business certainty.

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Financial uncertainty doesn't bode well for global business - opinion

Until now, most tax treaties are bilateral and not multilateral. MoMA doesn’t actually prescribe anything new, but it presents current “best” practice for resolving multilateral tax disputes

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

Well-known graphic designer suspected of tax evasion of NIS 3 million

It was found during the investigation that the suspect didn't report any income from sales from a platform at all.

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Cooking up a tax plan for food

Input VAT is not recoverable on the caterer’s invoices, kitchen equipment and dining-hall furniture.

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Your Taxes: Israel upholds tax on transfer of real estate to trusts

This judgment was the final stop in a series of appeals, including an earlier hearing in the High Court of Justice.

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When is legal Israeli tax planning illegitimate?

you. Many other countries have similar but not identical rules. This case summarizes for us what is legitimate Israeli tax planning and what isn’t.

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Smotrich publishes draft to cancel disposable utensil tax

Having had his eye on the tax’s cancellation for a while, Smotrich has moved to follow through on his goal, and will likely target a tax on soft drinks next.

 Religious Zionist head Bezalel Smotrich attends a discussion in the Israeli parliament on the TV-show "Shtula" (Double agent), airing on Israeli TV,  November 21, 2022.

What are Israel's reportable tax positions?

If your tax planning is at odds with an ITA position, you must tell them on Form 146 so they know where to start a tax audit.

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Your Taxes: The OECD, the UN and Israel - opinion

What does the OECD say? Why is the OECD fighting the United Nations? How does Israel compare?

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