Tax

One lucky Israeli wins NIS 40 million in highest lottery jackpot since 2024

NIS 40 million is the legal maximum in the regular Lotto draw, with the Double Lotto standing at NIS 80 million, making it one of the largest prize pools available in Israel. 

Lottery tickets (illustrative)
SLOT MACHINES at a Barriere Group casino in Enghien-les-Bains, in Paris suburb, on March 12, 2026.

Israeli businessman 'King of Slot Machines' Tony Bargig murdered in Prague

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.

Israel Tax Authority official questioned by Lahav 433 over alleged privacy, misconduct offenses

Humanitarian aid enters the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom Crossing, November 17, 2025; illustrative.

IDF indicts two soldiers for smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammo, tax offenses linked with Gaza


Israelis will have to spend more when shopping abroad

The Finance Ministry seeks to scrap VAT exemption on overseas purchases, for a potential increase of NIS 3 billion in revenue; Israeli retailers welcome the move, but what about the citizens?

 Packages from abroad

We’re worth what we give: A tax expert's charity and action - opinion

Brian White is one of the top (if not the top) tax experts in the UK, a man of action, and a man of charity both in the UK and Israel.

 BRIAN WHITE chose this special-needs minibus over a Patek Philippe watch.

Things to consider as the tax year comes to an end

The Israel-Hamas war is adding to the government’s budgetary needs. So, taxes won’t be cut any time soon.

Calculating taxes

Saudi Arabia announces tax breaks for companies moving regional HQs to the kingdom

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has made serious efforts in recent years to turn the country into a viable alternative to the United Arab Emirates as a regional hub of finance, industry, and trade.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gestures during a military parade

Revisited: Is Zionism tax evasion? - analysis

The moral seems to be: don’t overdo your tax planning. But this was not the finest hour for anyone involved.

 Illustrative image of a piggy bank on a pile of money.

Your Taxes: Israel lags behind OECD initiatives

The government has issued proposals to collect 23% from Israeli parent companies with 30+% affiliated companies that derive certain types of “mobile income” taxed abroad below 15%.

 Illustrative image of doing taxes.

Your Taxes: Tax penalty for couples, married or not

If you buy or sell a home in Israel, your tax will be higher if you are married or living together as a common-law couple, than if you are single.

 Illustrative image of doing taxes.

How changing foreign tax legislation could impact how much you pay

YOUR TAXES: With the new year approaching, the government wants to take a different bite out of your apples (and income) abroad.

Calculating taxes

How Israel does tax issues with states in accordance with treaties

The competent authorities are not obliged to agree to anything, nor do Israel’s treaties stipulate mandatory arbitration.

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

Will new tax break law cure Israel's hi-tech sector?

The Angels Law offers various tax breaks mainly for investments in an “R&D Company”.

 ONE OF THE hi-tech centers in Herzliya Pituah.