Tax

Your Taxes: So you want to acquire an Israeli company?

Over the past year, Google acquired Wiz for $32b., Palo Alto Networks acquired CyberArk for around $25b, and there were many smaller deals.

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 Thousands of additional shekels can be saved every year with tax exemption

Your Taxes: The budget’s tax breaks

Destroyed building in central Israel following Iranian missile strikes on February 28, 2026.

Nearly 30,000 property damage claims filed since start of Operation Roaring Lion

“Sweepstakes casino cash-outs are commonly treated as taxable income, and the player is responsible for reporting it even if no form arrives.”

How are taxes handled on sweepstakes casino cash winnings?


Insufficient funds: Electric car purchase tax to increase to 50% in 2025

Electric car owners must contribute to fund the war effort through a travel tax, increased purchase tax, and removal of the yearly licensing fee discount of NIS 530.


Inheritance tax changes may trap UK olim

Olim from the UK frequently assume that by making aliyah, their liability to British estate taxes disappear. Unfortunately, this is far from true.

 Thousands of additional shekels can be saved every year with tax exemption

This is the price you will pay in June for a flight with Rainier

Ryanair's return to Israel in June brings back affordable flight prices to popular destinations like Athens, Paphos, Berlin, Milan, Malta, and Budapest for eager travelers.

Ryanair plane

The beverage company 'BLU' is expected to receive a huge fine

Ministry of Environmental Protection audit reveals discrepancies in 'Blu' company's recycling reports for 2019-2020, facing potential NIS 100 million fine.

 Blu drinks

The updated model of the Audi Q4 increased only due to the rise in tax

Audi's revamped crossover now boasts a more potent engine, improved performance, and slightly extended range. Will it outprice rivals BMW and Mercedes?


Amid the Israel-Hamas war, claiming return of VAT on war's security expenses - opinion

Two-thirds of the input VAT on war-related security expenses may be claimed back on VAT returns in the usual way in the 45 settlements.

 US and Israeli currency (1 dollar bills and 1 shekel coins respectively) are seen in this illustrative photo of money.

Barcelona's increased tourist tax: Where else to pay entry in 2024?

Many countries have raised traveler fees in 2024 to combat over-tourism, adding to usual expenses like flights and accommodations. Full list of entry fees and destinations.

 Barcelona

What to remember for inheritance and gift planning for Israeli-US citizens

Your taxes: For US citizens living in Israel, the complexity of estate planning is compounded by the need to navigate both US and Israeli tax laws.

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Travel tax? The good news for owners of plug-in vehicles

The Tax Authority is re-examining the intention to impose the streetcar tax on all charging vehicles. On the agenda: reduced tax for plug-in vehicles.

  Some of the flagship vehicles, like Wey, no longer reach a practical range of more than 100 electric kilometers

Health taxes are to be reflected by your income: higher income means higher health taxes

Discover Israel's progressive healthcare tax reform: higher-income earners to pay more, lower-income earners less. Mental health services are prioritized.

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