Israel tax authority

Suspect arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport for smuggling gold worth NIS 1.5 million

Sherif Ravi, a resident of Beit Hanina in Jerusalem, had returned to Israel from Dubai through Ben-Gurion Airport and tried to bring the gold into the country without declaring it.

 Travelers seen at the arrival hall of Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv, on April 11, 2018
 THE ISRAEL Tax Authority is apparently interpreting ‘mail’ to include email and downloads from the Internet.

Making aliyah to Israel next year? Here are some tax changes to keep in mind - opinion

 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Israel debates 80% tax on foreign donations to NGOs

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Your Taxes: Charity goes digital


Your Taxes: Form 150 – illegible or invasion of privacy?

Form 150 must be attached to annual tax returns filed from the beginning of 2025 onwards even if they relate to earlier years.

 Illustrative image of doing taxes.

Your taxes: Hidden bonus for IDF freelance reservists

The operating instructions spell out the raw deal freelancers get and how to perhaps mitigate this with a 150% "business restoration" bonus.

 IDF soldiers from the 146th Reserves Division begin operations in southern Lebanon.

Israel Tax Authority set to publish voluntary disclosure plan including 'crypto' fast track

The voluntary disclosure procedure allows Israelis who have concealed and unreported assets to report them to the state and pay tax with immunity from criminal proceedings.

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Your Taxes: Will Trump's building plan bring Israeli tax breaks?

Suppose Israelis were able to participate in Trump's construction projects, what would the anticipated Israeli tax consequences be

 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 6, 2025.

Israel’s new SAFE tax rules: A boon for investors or a bureaucratic trap? - opinion

As companies adapt to these new guidelines, it will be essential to ensure that all agreements signed from January 1 onwards comply with the updated regulations to avoid any future tax complications.

 Illustration of a sign leading to the Tax Authorities offices in Jerusalem.

Your Taxes: Tax Authority takes the fizz out Of Coca Cola

This case decision could disrupt Israeli imports more than the Houthis.

 A man drinking Coca Cola, illustrative

Tax Authority confirms higher vehicle tax rates for 2025

Alongside the adjustment to purchase tax on electric vehicles, all gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles will become more expensive.

 Income Tax and Property Tax Department at the Finance Ministry

Your Taxes: Share options - red flags!

As always, consult experienced professional advisers in each country at an early stage in specific cases.

 Illustration of  Israeli shekels, September 24, 2023

A long-overdue reform: New Osek Zair will help Israel’s small businesses thrive - analysis

For small business owners, the Osek Za’ir is an opportunity to save time, reduce costs, and focus on contributing to Israel’s economy.

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

Your Taxes: Charity and Squatting

While we wait for the Israeli 2025 budget to pass, here is some other Israeli tax news.

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Preparing for TAMA 38? Key clarification issued by the tax authority

The Tax Authority clarifies: homeowners in TAMA 38 projects can purchase construction services from developers for unsold building rights without it being considered a taxable real estate transaction

 Worker installing scaffolding on building.