Property tax israel

Your Taxes: Will Israel's proposed property tax crash again?

As Israel introduces new tax breaks for reservists, the government also considers reviving a 1.5% wealth tax on land, targeting property owners in 2026.

 Illustrative image of doing taxes.
A look at a construction site that blocks foot traffic in Jerusalem's city center.

Grapevine: Happy 80th, dear Dorraine!

In Uncertain Times, One Thing Is Clear: Israel Is Home

A cat is seen walking across the Jaffa Street light rail tracks in Jerusalem amid the tightened coronavirus lockdown.

'We are not an ATM': Jerusalem homeowners see property tax hikes of up to 70%


Gal Ehrlich, Founder and Managing Director of the Ehrlich Group

Following Amdocs: Tax Shelters of Intellectual Property Assets and the Restrictions That Apply Thereto


Are you entitled to a land appreciation tax exemption?

Among the various exemptions from Land Appreciation Tax allowed by the law, we shall focus here on the most frequently used exemption.

Israeli star architect Irma Orenstein helped design the most expensive apartment ever sold in Israel

Arnona tax netted local authorities NIS 30.2 billion in 2018

Municipal property tax (Arnona) is one of the main sources of income of local authorities, and its advantage is that it constitutes non-earmarked self-generated income, thus supporting the authority’s economic independence.

A cityscape of Tel Aviv is seen during the night-time in Israel May 27, 2017. Picture taken May 27, 2017

Patriarch calls for day of prayer to reclaim Old City bldgs. sold to Jews

“We cannot remain silent while access to our Holy Sites is threatened and the hope of a lasting peace is diminished,” the Greek Patriarch Theophilus III said on Thursday.

Greek Patriarch Theophilus III delivers a speech and prayer to reclaim leased property sold to Jews

Oren asks Knesset for real estate tax exemption for lone soldiers

"I have worked, and I will continue to work, for benefits for lone soldiers, because I made aliya and served as a lone soldier, so I know the difficulties they endure."

Michael Oren, former ambassador to the US, speaking infront of  Christians United for Israel.

Jerusalem halts taxes that led to closure of Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Will the Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopen?

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City

EU hopes for 'quick solution' to Jerusalem church closure

Church leaders said the holy site, a popular stop for pilgrims and where many Christians believe Jesus was crucified and buried, would remain closed until further notice.

Worshippers kneel and pray in front of the closed doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City

J’lem church leaders protest municipality’s plan to collect property tax

The Christian leaders attacked the municipality’s move, saying that it is harmful.

The Church of Saint John the Baptist in Jerusalem

J'lem municipality to begin collecting taxes from UN and church-owned properties

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat said that it is unfair that the residents of Jerusalem should continue suffering from the debts of the cities churches.

The Church of Saint John the Baptist in Jerusalem

JPost Editorial: Politics of fire

The public’s trust in government depends on truthful and honest administration.

Fire near Jerusalem.