Taxes

Your Taxes: Israel’s lower mid-market is tempting international M&A buyers

Bargaining factors: Several factors are contributing to what can best be described as a ripening of the market.

Part of an electronic board displaying market data is seen at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
 Illustration of  Israeli shekels, September 24, 2023

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

 A WOMAN withdraws money from a Bank Hapoalim ATM in Tel Aviv in March.

Your Taxes: OECD, G20 launch plan to expose untaxed real estate funds and income

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset plenum ahead of the 2026 state budget vote, March 30, 2026.

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


Your Taxes: Share options - red flags!

As always, consult experienced professional advisers in each country at an early stage in specific cases.

 Illustration of  Israeli shekels, September 24, 2023

Your Investments: End of year strategy for large market gains

The end of the year is always a good time to review finances, compare your current situation to your stated goals and needs.

 SMART PLANNING can literally save you thousands and thousands of dollars. With Hanukkah approaching, that’s some serious ‘gelt’!

Your Taxes: Charity and Squatting

While we wait for the Israeli 2025 budget to pass, here is some other Israeli tax news.

Calculating taxes

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)