Tax
Israel Police arrest four women in tax-refund scam that hit some 500 victims
Three of the suspects worked at a legitimate tax-refund firm, police say, steering clients’ fees into private accounts and cashing out their pensions
California's proposed wealth tax makes business domicile part of the exit analysis
Gaza aid shipments resume as Hamas backs down from extortion threats targeting private merchants
Reservists lose municipal-tax discounts after wartime protection expires, petition says
Interior Ministry changes the rules: Are you eligible for the new property tax discount?
New Interior Ministry rules: The model calculates per capita income and excludes allowances, making many middle-class families eligible for property tax discounts.
"Taylor Swift tax" takes effect
Rhode Island's new real estate law targeted billionaires and wealthy non-residents, and will cost the pop star an additional $136,000 a year.
Discussion on Goldknopf’s proposal to lower VAT postponed by two weeks
The Tax Authority warns that the move will entail a revenue loss of NIS 8.5 billion per year, which would be funded by cuts or an increased deficit.
The Association for Civil Rights petitions against the tax benefits law for settlements
The petitioners claim that the criteria were artificially tailored while silencing the positions of the Tax Authority and the Budget Department, which opposed the move.
Your Taxes: Look before you leap out of Israeli fiscal residency
Below, we discuss tax aspects for people leaving Israel. In a subsequent article, we will discuss returning to Israel.
Israel electric corporation chairman supports competition, electricity prices among lowest globally
Doron Arbely: Opposes tax hikes, calls for lower VAT and more business certainty.
End of tax exemption: Tax Authority move will cost property owners dearly in Israel
The move was formulated by the Finance Ministry led by Budget Commissioner and Chief Economist due to rising spending and need for revenue. Next government will approve a two-year budget in 2027.
Stop blaming shoppers for fast fashion: Israel's government should fix the market - opinion
Not everyone needs a new dress for every event. Re-wearing clothes should be part of the solution. But when the wedding season brings one event after another, women want more than one option.
Gov't call center quality falls, public service scores climb, digital access rises, audit finds
In a follow-up report, Matanyahu Englman found that public service is improving across the board for Israelis, but call centers are still failing to meet specific needs.
One lucky Israeli wins NIS 40 million in highest lottery jackpot since 2024
NIS 40 million is the legal maximum in the regular Lotto draw, with the Double Lotto standing at NIS 80 million, making it one of the largest prize pools available in Israel.
