Tax

Israel fuel prices could top NIS 9 per liter as tax cut expires after elections

Rising global oil prices amid expectations of renewed fighting with Iran, coupled with the expiration of Smotrich's fuel tax cut on November 3, are expected to drive fuel prices sharply higher.

A man fills up his vehicle at a gas station in central Israel, October 1, 2026. Fuel prices rose by 52 agorot at midnight, with the maximum price of 95-octane gasoline reaching NIS 8.27 per liter.
Israel police conducting an operation, July 13, 2026.

Israel Police arrest four women in tax-refund scam that hit some 500 victims

California’s proposed wealth tax is putting business domicile under scrutiny in exit planning.

California's proposed wealth tax makes business domicile part of the exit analysis

Children gather and play on a water truck in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on September 23, 2026. The Emergency Committee of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry recently held a protest, warning that shortages of tires, oil, and spare parts are disrupting the operation of these water trucks.

Gaza aid shipments resume as Hamas backs down from extortion threats targeting private merchants


Your Taxes: The Trump technique - bargaining chips

On October 13, US President Donald Trump delivered a speech in the Knesset. It seems 119 MKs were impressed, and one had to be removed.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump uses a gavel after signing the sweeping spending and tax legislation known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ at the White House last week.

Millioniares declares Kent castle an independent micronation in response to UK hiking tax payment

The Principality of Lympne is not recognized as a nation by any country.

Ann Kaplan Mulholland wearing blue and green tiara, dark turquoise dress, and velvet bag outside Erdem during London Fashion Week on September 21, 2025 in London, England.

Your Taxes: Moving onshore is tax evasion, says court

In a decision that has no winners, an Israeli court ruled that moving a subsidiary company from Dutch to Israeli ownership is tax evasion.

 Illustration of a sign leading to the Tax Authorities offices in Jerusalem.

Your Taxes: How the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts Americans in Israel

For Americans living in Israel, how will President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) affect your tax situation?

 The Big Beautiful Bill Is Triggering a Gold & Silver Boom

Israel Tax Authority cracks down on fake invoices with stricter company ownership reporting

The Israel Tax Authority is also considering significantly tightening sanctions on controlling shareholders who sell companies but do not immediately report this to the Tax Authority.

 Illustration of a sign leading to the Tax Authorities offices in Jerusalem.

The dramatic changes proposed to the definition of Israeli, foreign residents - opinion

It is worth questioning why the Tax Authority largely abandoned the original committee’s recommendations without broader consultation.

 THE ISRAEL Tax Authority is apparently interpreting ‘mail’ to include email and downloads from the Internet.

Your Taxes: Avoiding a catch-22 - opinion

Anyone following the Israeli judicial reform process should note what can happen if an executive authority simply ignores the courts and uses a catch-22 excuse when caught out.

 Illustration of a sign leading to the Tax Authorities offices in Jerusalem.

Eilat Municipality will encourage new Israeli immigrants to begin their lives in the city

The Eilat Municipality will encourage new Israeli immigrants to begin their lives in the city and work in its hotel industry. A framework combining work incentives and housing is already in motion.

 POOLSIDE AT the Isrotel King Solomon, Eilat

Israel's Constitution Committee debates revised NGO funding bill

The initial version of the bill that passed a preliminary vote in February would have slapped an 80% tax on “foreign state entity” donations to NGOs.

 A plenum session on the state budget in the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament, December 16, 2024.

Winners and Losers of Trump’s Tax Reform

U.S. taxes