Tax Authority
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Tax Authority, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Police and Tax Authority Seize 10 Vehicles Over 4.5 Million Shekel Tax Debt in Baqa al-Gharbiyye
Israeli police and the Tax Authority seized 10 vehicles in Baqa al-Gharbiyye due to unpaid tax debts totaling 4.5 million shekels, as part of a joint enforcement operation targeti…
Tax Implications of Polymarket Trading: Investment, Gambling, or Business Activity?
Polymarket, a prediction market platform, raises complex tax classification questions in Israel about whether its trading is gambling, investment, or business activity. The tax tr…
How to Maximize Your Pension Savings and Avoid Unnecessary Taxes in Israel
Israeli retirees can significantly increase their pension savings by utilizing a tax exemption of nearly one million shekels, applying for reduced capital gains tax rates, and car…
Israel Excludes Brake and Tire Pollution from New Vehicle Tax Formula Due to Lack of Data
Israel's new vehicle tax credit formula excludes brake and tire pollution due to a lack of emission data, raising taxes on some hybrid models. The Tax Authority cited the absence…
Israel Expands 20% and 31% Income Tax Brackets for 2026, Benefiting Mid-Income Earners
Israel has expanded the 20% and 31% income tax brackets for 2026, raising the upper limits to 19,000 and 25,100 shekels monthly respectively. This adjustment benefits mid-income e…
Israeli Healthcare Faces Crisis as Government Diverts Funds Amid Doctor Exodus
Israel's healthcare system is hemorrhaging doctors to Western countries amid chronic underfunding and government diversion of health funds for political uses. Despite the Supreme…
Sweet Drink Tax Repeal Fails to Lower Prices or Restore Consumption Levels
A 2023 excise tax repeal on sweetened beverages did not reduce prices or fully restore consumption, which remains below pre-tax levels, especially in the Haredi community. The tax…
Sweet Drink Tax Repealed but Prices Remain Elevated in Israel
Israel's sugary drink tax, introduced in 2021 and repealed in 2023 under ultra-Orthodox political pressure, led to higher prices that did not fully revert after repeal. Consumptio…
Israel's Immediate VAT Payment Reform Sparks Business Opposition Ahead of Legislation
Israel's proposed immediate VAT payment reform, intended to curb fake invoices by requiring real-time VAT reporting and payment, faces strong opposition from accountants and busin…
Israel Housing Market Sees Rising Apartment Purchase Cancellations Amid Modest Sales Growth
Israel's housing market in June 2026 saw a rise in apartment purchase cancellations, especially for contracts signed in 2024 amid financing campaigns. While overall sales increase…
Israeli Tax Authority Investigates Construction Company Owner for 26 Million Shekel Fake Invoice Scheme
Shmuel Gazit, owner of an Israeli construction company, was arrested for allegedly using fake invoices worth 26 million shekels to evade taxes. He was released under restrictions…
Israeli Dentist Investigated for Failing to Report Over 10 Million Shekels in Income
Israeli dentist Raad Albaz is under investigation for allegedly failing to report over 10 million shekels in income and submitting false asset declarations. Authorities found disc…
Israeli Deputy Mayor and Family Face Possible Charges in Bribery and Corruption Case
Yossi Azriel, deputy mayor of Kiryat Bialik, and his family face potential charges of bribery, breach of trust, and money laundering after a multi-year undercover investigation re…
Israeli Cyber Unit Warns of Phishing Emails Impersonating Tax Authority
The Israeli National Cyber Directorate warned of phishing emails impersonating the Tax Authority, urging the public not to click links or enter payment details and to verify debts…
Israel Considers Revising Controversial Tax on Undistributed Corporate Profits Affecting Small Businesses
Israel's Tax Authority plans to review a 2025 law taxing undistributed corporate profits, which disproportionately affects small and medium businesses investing in rental real est…
Heavy Real Estate Investors Retreat from Tel Aviv Amid Rising Housing Inventory
Heavy real estate investors owning three or more properties are reducing their activity in Tel Aviv and Haifa amid a large supply of unsold new apartments. While the number of own…
Israel to Raise New Car Taxes in January, Increasing Prices by Thousands of Shekels
Israel will increase taxes on new cars in January by revising the green score formula, raising costs for hybrids and plug-in hybrids by thousands of shekels, while electric vehicl…
Israel Plans VAT Payment Shift to Point of Sale, Raising Business Costs and Consumer Prices
Israel will shift VAT payments to be collected immediately upon customer payment starting January, aiming to fight the black economy. Experts warn this could strain business cash…
Israeli Tax Authority Arrests Man Suspected of Fake Invoices After Three-Week Hiding
Israeli tax authorities arrested Dudu Ohana in Hadera after he hid for three weeks to avoid investigation into fake invoices and fraud. His son attempted to destroy evidence, and…
Israeli Tax Authority Eyes Tax on Business Credit Card Reward Points Used Privately
The Israeli Tax Authority plans to tax private benefits gained from business credit card reward points, but tracking and valuing these points is complex, raising concerns about ad…
Israeli Authorities Uncover Underground Tunnel Housing Illegal Workers in Tel Sheva Raid
Israeli authorities uncovered an underground tunnel housing illegal workers beneath a wholesale business in Tel Sheva during a raid linked to suspected cash transaction violations…
Haredi Donors Petition Israeli Supreme Court to Reinstate Tax Benefits for Yeshiva Contributions
Haredi donors have petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to restore tax deductions for donations to yeshivas after the Tax Authority froze these benefits due to draft-dodging students…
How to Verify If Your Apartment Discount Is Truly Beneficial in Israel's Housing Market
Israeli developer Frashkovsky is holding a digital auction offering apartments at 10%-15% below previous sales prices across several cities. Experts warn that official price lists…
Israel Faces Surge in High-Earning Emigration Impacting Tax Revenues
Israel's Tax Authority reports a sharp rise in emigration of high-income professionals, including tech workers and doctors, leading to a 150% increase in lost tax revenue since be…
Israeli Tax Authority Targets Private Use of Business Credit Card Rewards as Taxable Income
The Israeli Tax Authority considers private use of business credit card reward points as taxable income, potentially increasing tax burdens on business owners. Accountant Ariel Pe…
Supreme Court Petitions Challenge Tax Benefit Revocation for Ultra-Orthodox Institutions
Two petitions filed with Israel's Supreme Court challenge the Attorney General's directive to revoke tax benefits from ultra-Orthodox Torah institutions whose students do not serv…
Israel Uses AI to Expand Tax Audits from 4% to Full Coverage Amid Rising Deficits
Israel's Tax Authority is leveraging AI to audit all income tax returns, replacing the previous 4% sample checks. This move aims to increase state revenue amid rising deficits and…
Israeli Authorities Shut Down Illegal Gas Station in South Over Millions in Violations
Israeli authorities dismantled an illegal gas station in Segev Shalom, seizing thousands of liters of fuel and arresting suspects including illegal West Bank residents. The operat…
New Phishing Scam Impersonates Israeli Tax Authority with Criminal Investigation Threats
A new phishing scam in Israel impersonates the Tax Authority, threatening recipients with criminal investigations to trick them into downloading malware. Cybersecurity experts war…
Israeli Businessman Dudi Apple Suspected of Hiding Assets During Bankruptcy Process
Israeli businessman Dudi Apple is suspected of hiding tens of millions of shekels in real estate assets during bankruptcy, aided by Michael Kleiner and the Dayan brothers. Authori…
Israeli Tax Authority Plans Higher Tax on Tech Stock Options, Lower Income Tax
Israel's Finance Ministry and Tax Authority are considering raising taxes on high-tech employee stock options while lowering income tax on salaries to boost state revenues amid ri…
Discount and Hapoalim Banks Cut Ties with Palestinian Authority, Threatening Israeli Businesses
Israeli banks Discount and Hapoalim plan to end banking services with the Palestinian Authority by late 2026, risking financial chaos in Palestinian territories and impacting Isra…
Study Finds Prices of Older Israeli Apartments Without Security Rooms Rise Faster Than Those With Them
A study by BYNDbiz found that since October 2023, prices of older Israeli apartments without reinforced security rooms (Mamad) have risen faster than those with Mamad, due to thei…
Israeli Tax Authority Demands 4.35 Million Shekels from Billionaire Steinmetz for Arsuf Villa Sale
The Israeli Tax Authority demands 4.35 million shekels from billionaire Beny Steinmetz and his wife for capital gains tax on their 2024 sale of a villa in Arsuf. The couple disput…
How to Respond to Tax Authority Letters Without Panic or Mistakes
Israel's Tax Authority sends various letters that do not always indicate wrongdoing but require careful reading and timely response to avoid complications. Ignoring letters can le…
Comprehensive Guide to Registering as an Israeli Exempt Small Business Owner
Israel’s Exempt Small Business Owner status allows entrepreneurs with annual revenues under 120,000 shekels to operate without VAT obligations, simplifying tax reporting. Registra…
Israel’s Tax Authority Sees Low Uptake in Voluntary Disclosure Program Ending This August
Israel’s voluntary tax disclosure program allowing citizens to report undeclared assets, including cryptocurrencies, will end in August after low participation. Since its launch i…
Israeli Real Estate Investors Owning Nine or More Properties Surge 20% Amid Market Challenges
Since early 2024, the number of Israeli real estate investors owning nine or more apartments has risen by 20%, despite market challenges like high interest rates and low yields. T…
Israeli Courts Allow Real Estate Contract Cancellation Post-Registration in Limited Cases
Israeli courts generally uphold the finality of real estate transactions after registration but allow contract cancellations in cases of serious hidden defects, unremediable build…
Rabbi Prof. Yitzhak Cohen Explains How Marriage Affects Couples’ Real Estate Tax Benefits in Israel
Rabbi Prof. Yitzhak Cohen explained in a Channel 7 podcast how marriage can affect couples’ real estate tax benefits in Israel and why prenuptial agreements can protect these righ…
3-Room Apartment Sells for 1.58 Million Shekels Amid Renovation Project in Remez, Rishon Lezion
A three-room apartment in Remez, Rishon Lezion, sold for 1.58 million shekels amid a Tama 38/1 renovation project. Buyers will receive a renovated four-room unit in two years. The…
Israeli Renters and Landlords Face New Tax Rules Amid Rising Summer Rental Demand
As Israel's summer rental market heats up with rising prices and demand, landlords face complex tax rules including exemptions, partial exemptions, and reporting requirements. The…
Israel Tax Authority Considers Raising Tax on Tech Employee Stock Options Amid Concerns of Talent Exodus
Israel's Tax Authority is considering raising taxes on high-tech employee stock options from 25% to 30%, risking a talent exodus amid already high effective tax rates. The top inc…
Israeli Court Rules NSO Acquisition Was Tax Avoidance Scheme, Imposes $8.6 Million Dividend Tax
The Israeli Central District Court ruled that NSO Group's acquisition, financed through loans from its foreign parent and repaid via an Israeli shelf company, was an artificial tr…
Israeli Police Seize Weapons, Vehicles, and Illegal Fuel in Massive Negev Operation
Israeli police carried out a major crackdown in the Negev towns of Rahat and Tarabin, seizing weapons, vehicles worth millions of shekels, illegal fuel, and spoiled meat. Ten susp…
Israel Tax Authority Resumes Operations in Bnei Brak Under Police Protection
After tax inspectors were violently attacked in Bnei Brak, Israel's Tax Authority suspended services but has now resumed operations under police protection and enhanced security m…
Israeli Tax Authority Reviews Highly Successful Corporate Profit Reform Amid Market Distortions
Israel's Tax Authority is reviewing a highly successful corporate profit retention reform that doubled tax revenues but caused market distortions, especially in office real estate…
Paz Group Enables Yellow App Users to Convert Loyalty Points into Bitcoin
Paz Group and Bits of Gold have launched a service enabling Yellow app users to convert loyalty points into bitcoin. The service, starting Tuesday, uses a coupon system and requir…
