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Israel's Tax Revenues Surge 28% in June as Deficit Drops to 3.3% of GDP
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First reported by Calcalist · 1 hour ago
What happened
In June 2026, Israel's tax revenues jumped 28%, sharply reducing the monthly deficit and lowering the annual deficit to 3.3% of GDP amid ongoing conflict. Government revenues rose 11.4% year-to-date, while expenditures grew modestly. The surge was driven by strong direct and indirect tax collections, signaling a rapid economic recovery.
- 01Israel's tax revenues increased 28% in June 2026 compared to last year.
- 02Monthly deficit dropped to 8.6 billion shekels from 16.8 billion shekels in June 2025.
- 03Annual deficit fell to 3.3% of GDP, down 0.4 percentage points.
- 04Year-to-date tax revenues rose 11.4% to 307 billion shekels.
- 05Direct taxes from self-employed and corporations surged significantly.
- 06Indirect taxes, including VAT and customs duties, also saw strong growth.
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