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


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

Reduced tax rate for early training fund withdrawals until year-end

Tax Authority offers reduced tax rate of up to 15% for early withdrawals from training funds until year-end, aiming to assist households during challenging times.


Israel transfers $116 million of withheld tax revenue to Palestinians

Since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has withheld sums earmarked for administration expenses in Gaza.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich gestures at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on June 24, 2024

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Insufficient funds: Electric car purchase tax to increase to 50% in 2025

Electric car owners must contribute to fund the war effort through a travel tax, increased purchase tax, and removal of the yearly licensing fee discount of NIS 530.


Inheritance tax changes may trap UK olim

Olim from the UK frequently assume that by making aliyah, their liability to British estate taxes disappear. Unfortunately, this is far from true.

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

This is the price you will pay in June for a flight with Rainier

Ryanair's return to Israel in June brings back affordable flight prices to popular destinations like Athens, Paphos, Berlin, Milan, Malta, and Budapest for eager travelers.

Ryanair plane

The beverage company 'BLU' is expected to receive a huge fine

Ministry of Environmental Protection audit reveals discrepancies in 'Blu' company's recycling reports for 2019-2020, facing potential NIS 100 million fine.

 Blu drinks

The updated model of the Audi Q4 increased only due to the rise in tax

Audi's revamped crossover now boasts a more potent engine, improved performance, and slightly extended range. Will it outprice rivals BMW and Mercedes?