Taxes

Finance Ministry’s relief loan to Israel’s small, medium businesses: How does it work? - explainer

The ministry announced a relief fund for small businesses with up to NIS 25 million in annual turnover, and additional help to medium businesses.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset plenum ahead of the 2026 state budget vote, March 30, 2026.
 Thousands of additional shekels can be saved every year with tax exemption

Your Taxes: The budget’s tax breaks

“Businesses are relocating from high-tax states to Florida and Texas”

Redomestication: How businesses are escaping California, New York, and Washington State

Gavel [Illustrative]

Your Taxes: Good news for Israelis with foreign rental income


Trump vs Harris: Contrasting economic plans could shift global market dynamics - expert

US presidential candidates Harris and Trump present contrasting economic and trade policies impacting global markets, influencing sectors like technology, energy, finance, and consumer goods.

(L-R): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen ahead of the presidential debate (illustrative)

IDF reservists may see municipality tax issue resolved, Hitorerut says

Due to reserve duty, the income of some soldiers saw a significant rise since it was calculated based on the temporary remuneration granted to them by the IDF instead of their usual income. 

 IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, October 13, 2024.

Thinking about leaving Israel? Everything you need to know about relocation and finances

Many who leave Israel or plan to do so might not be aware that emigrating from Israel for a long period carries legal and financial implications.

 Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on June 9, 2024

G20’s wealth tax ambition: Will governments use the ultra-rich's money wisely?

The G20 proposes higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy, but questions remain about fairness, government spending, and the impact on philanthropy, investments, and pensions.

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Navigating getting your money into Israel as a new immigrant

The red flags are best avoided. Cooperation with bank questions is more likely to free up your money than suing the bank.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021

Important developments for US citizens living in Israel - opinion

The US and Israel have instituted new legislation on the topics of investments, taxes, and real estate.

 Adv. Osher Felicia Haleli, a Partner in the law firm Shibolet & Co.

Your Taxes: Withdrawals from savings - opinion

The Israeli government has amended tax laws to allow backdated pension contributions and early withdrawals from study funds due to the war.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Why Wiz walked away from Google's $23 billion deal

Your taxes: In this case, Google had a cash pile of more than $110b. and presumably wanted Wiz and its cloud security technology to help stay ahead. But Wiz has other options, such as an IPO.

VARIOUS ISRAELI banknotes are displayed for an illustrative photo. The economy is well on its way to the pre-pandemic standards of budgetary discipline.

Assessing the impact of a second Trump presidency on US and Israel

A second Trump presidency could transform the American economy while bolstering Israel's regional ties through expanded diplomacy. However, plenty of challenges could undermine this hope.

 Republican presidential nominee and former president Donald Trump stands with Senator J.D. Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, at an election rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, last weekend.

How to disprove a wrongful tax evasion accusation

Your Taxes: Businesses should always have a commercial rationale for their acts.

Calculating taxes