Israel tax authority

High Court questions yeshiva tax-benefits petition after state policy change

The state representative said that although the tax benefit was formally granted to donors, it nevertheless constituted indirect support by the state.

Israeli Supreme Court judges assemble to hear four petitions calling for the removal of Israel's hardline National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, alleging that he has undermined the independence of the police, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on April 15, 2026; illustrative
Chief of Police Daniel Levi at the scene of a shooting incident in Ramla, central Israel, May 11, 2026.

Organized crime costs Israel's economy around NIS 8,000 per household, data shows

Housing Prices.

Your Taxes: Two permanent homes and a double life? Problematic

Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at a Finance committee meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 6, 2025.

Gov't call center quality falls, public service scores climb, digital access rises, audit finds


Almost 15,000 homes damaged by Iranian attacks, thousands evacuated

Some 24 buildings were identified as needing to be demolished following damage from Iranian strikes, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.  

 Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Petah Tikva, June 16, 2025

Suspect arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport for smuggling gold worth NIS 1.5 million

Sherif Ravi, a resident of Beit Hanina in Jerusalem, had returned to Israel from Dubai through Ben-Gurion Airport and tried to bring the gold into the country without declaring it.

 Travelers seen at the arrival hall of Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv, on April 11, 2018

Making aliyah to Israel next year? Here are some tax changes to keep in mind - opinion

Stay informed: Keep up with news of the specific reporting requirements from the Israel Tax Authority.

 THE ISRAEL Tax Authority is apparently interpreting ‘mail’ to include email and downloads from the Internet.

Israel debates 80% tax on foreign donations to NGOs

Opposition lawmakers criticized the proposed law, saying the state was trying to stifle voices, including the media, that don't agree with Israel's policies.

 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Your Taxes: Charity goes digital

The tax breaks are not changing but the implementation is being upgraded.

Illustrative photo of Israeli money

Your Taxes: Form 150 – illegible or invasion of privacy?

Form 150 must be attached to annual tax returns filed from the beginning of 2025 onwards even if they relate to earlier years.

 Illustrative image of doing taxes.

Your taxes: Hidden bonus for IDF freelance reservists

The operating instructions spell out the raw deal freelancers get and how to perhaps mitigate this with a 150% "business restoration" bonus.

 IDF soldiers from the 146th Reserves Division begin operations in southern Lebanon.

Israel Tax Authority set to publish voluntary disclosure plan including 'crypto' fast track

The voluntary disclosure procedure allows Israelis who have concealed and unreported assets to report them to the state and pay tax with immunity from criminal proceedings.


Your Taxes: Will Trump's building plan bring Israeli tax breaks?

Suppose Israelis were able to participate in Trump's construction projects, what would the anticipated Israeli tax consequences be

 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 6, 2025.

Israel’s new SAFE tax rules: A boon for investors or a bureaucratic trap? - opinion

As companies adapt to these new guidelines, it will be essential to ensure that all agreements signed from January 1 onwards comply with the updated regulations to avoid any future tax complications.

 Illustration of a sign leading to the Tax Authorities offices in Jerusalem.