Israel Considers Eliminating Cash to Boost Tax Revenue Amid Defense Spending Concerns
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Israel's Tax Authority Director Shay Aharonovich proposed eliminating the 200-shekel banknote and cash transactions to combat tax evasion and raise an estimated 20-30 billion shekels annually. He warned that rising defense costs, potentially reaching 200 billion shekels, may force significant tax hikes by 2027-2028. The Bank of Israel opposes the banknote proposal, stating it has no intention of canceling currency. Officials are preparing for difficult budget years, exploring targeted revenue measures over broad tax increases.
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- Tax Authority Director Shay Aharonovich proposed eliminating the 200-shekel note and cash to combat tax evasion.
- This move could generate an estimated 20-30 billion shekels in annual tax revenue.
- Aharonovich warned of "brutal" budgets and potential tax hikes by 2027-2028 due to defense spending.
- The Bank of Israel opposes the proposal, stating it has no intention of canceling banknotes.
- Officials are preparing tax proposals for the next government amid security challenges.
- Alternative revenue measures and tax reforms were discussed by other conference attendees.
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