Tax Authority
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Tax Authority, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Thousands of Yeshiva Students Lose Dorm Subsidies Amid Tax Demands and Protests in Israel
Thousands of yeshiva students in Israel lose dorm subsidies amid tax authority demands on draft evasion, sparking protests. Historic Altalena ship remnants were found underwater…
Israeli Tax Authority Threatens Over 1,000 Yeshivas With Loss of Tax Benefits Over Draft Evasion
The Israeli Tax Authority has warned over 1,000 ultra-Orthodox yeshivas that they risk losing tax benefits if they fail to prove none of their students evade IDF service. This fol…
InterCure Secures 230 Million Shekel Compensation for October 7 Terror Attack Damages
InterCure has finalized a 230 million shekel compensation deal for damages from the October 7 terror attack, with its main facility in Nir Oz severely affected. The company’s stoc…
Senior Israeli Finance Officials Oppose Increasing Taxes on High-Tech Workers Amid Budget Pressures
Israeli Finance Ministry officials oppose raising taxes on high-tech workers' stock options despite proposals from the Tax Authority head. The ministry plans to balance potential…
Former Applied Materials Israel CFO Must Pay Up to 50% Tax on Stock Sale Profits
Henry Saul Schwartzbaum, former CFO of Applied Materials Israel, must pay up to 50% income tax on profits from selling company shares granted via stock options, as ruled by the Ce…
Three-Room Apartment Sells for 1.05 Million Shekels in Nahariya Amid Future Urban Renewal Plans
A three-room apartment in Nahariya sold for 1.05 million shekels, attracting a young investor amid steady local real estate activity and future urban renewal plans. The neighborho…
Israeli Security Company Owner Arrested for Supplying Drones to Weapons and Drug Smugglers
Israeli police arrested three suspects, including a security company owner from Ashkelon, for importing drones from China used to smuggle weapons and drugs in southern Israel. Aro…
Russian Scam Gang Defrauds Elderly Israelis of Over One Million Shekels
An Eastern European gang defrauded elderly Israelis of Russian descent, stealing over one million shekels in cash and valuables by impersonating government officials and using sto…
Clal Insurance Reports Stable Q2 Profit of 614 Million Shekels Amid Market Growth
Clal Insurance earned 614 million shekels in Q2 2026, up 16% year-over-year due to a prior VAT dispute adjustment. The company’s assets under management hit a record 456 billion s…
Israeli Tax Authority Demands Immediate VAT Transfer, Sparking Business Sector Outcry
The Israeli Tax Authority's new VAT policy demands immediate payment from businesses without allowing simultaneous expense offsets, risking severe liquidity problems. Business lea…
Shekel Strengthens 3% Against Dollar Amid Israel's Economic Dynamics
The Israeli shekel has strengthened 3% against the US dollar since early June, driven by Israel's export-led economy and capital flows rather than dollar weakness. Economic growth…
Lisbon Surpasses Tel Aviv as Europe’s Most Expensive City to Buy a Home
Lisbon has overtaken Tel Aviv as the most expensive European city to buy a home, requiring over 31 years of gross salaries for a 100-square-meter apartment. Tel Aviv now ranks fou…
Iranian Missile Strike Accelerates Urban Renewal Project in Tel Aviv Building
A missile strike near a Tel Aviv building in March 2026 severely damaged it, accelerating its urban renewal project under Tama 38/2. Despite initial confusion over repair classifi…
Isracard Launches Comprehensive Digital Business Account for Haredi Small Business Owners
Isracard has launched "The Business Account," a digital platform for Haredi self-employed and small business owners to streamline financial management and separate personal and bu…
Israeli Tax Authority Reviews Cryptocurrency Stablecoin Profit Taxation Amid Currency Fluctuations
The Israeli Tax Authority is reviewing whether stablecoins pegged to the US dollar should be taxed like other cryptocurrencies or treated differently due to currency exchange effe…
Tax Authorities Scrutinize Rent Discounts Offered for Apartment Renovations in Israel
Israeli tax authorities may classify tenant renovations done in exchange for rent discounts as taxable income for landlords, depending on the economic substance of the deal. Exper…
Rising Real Estate Deal Cancellations Reveal Financing Challenges in Southern Israel
A report by Israel's Chief Economist's Office reveals a surge in canceled real estate deals, especially in southern Israel, where many buyers paid little or nothing before canceli…
Israeli Police Bust Gambling Syndicate Led by Inmate Running Operation from Prison
Israeli police dismantled a major illegal gambling and loan sharking ring in Migdal HaEmek led by inmate Assaf Buskila, who ran the operation from prison. The syndicate trapped hu…
Three-Room Apartment in Kiryat Motzkin Sold for 1.15 Million Shekels After Splitting Into Two Units
A three-room apartment in Kiryat Motzkin was sold for 1.15 million shekels after being split into two rental units. The buyers, a young couple from Harish, sought investment oppor…
Sephora Collection Launches in Israel with Six Stores, Historic Maine House for Sale at $1
Sephora Collection will open six stores in Israel on August 19, initially selling private label products. Israel plans a VAT reform for real-time payments by 2027 amid expected VA…
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…