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Israel Plans New Car Tax Measures to Offset Fuel Revenue Loss After Elections

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First reported by Globes · 1 day ago

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Israel's Finance Ministry is preparing new tax regulations targeting electric and hybrid vehicles to offset declining fuel tax revenues. These measures, including changes to tax benefits and potential mileage taxes, aim to address the growing budget deficit after the upcoming elections.

01Israel plans new car tax measures to compensate for lost fuel tax revenue due to electric vehicle growth.
02Electric and plug-in hybrid cars now make up 40% of new sales but only 8% of the total fleet.
03Fuel tax revenues could drop by over 2 billion shekels annually by the decade's end without intervention.
04A revised 'green score' formula will reduce tax benefits for many hybrids starting January 2027.
05The government may cut purchase tax benefits for electric vehicles and reform company car tax perks.
06A mileage tax on electric vehicles, postponed before, could be implemented post-election to raise funds.

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