Taxes

Former senior Tax Authority officials among 11 suspects in NIS 80 million fraud probe

During the investigation, conducted both undercover and in the open, the unit found evidence that a deputy tax assessor and a former senior Tax Authority coordinator took bribes for several years.

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.
Benjamin Netanyahu and Prof. Amir Yaron.

The Governor warns: 'Unrestrained defense budget will lead to an increase in deficit and inflation'

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

NIS 200 banknotes.

Will the NIS 200 banknote be canceled?


Money waiting for you? The year-end tax guide for employees and self-employed

As the 2026 tax year comes to an end, CPA Yoram Shifer explains where to start and how much money can be returned to your bank account.

Israeli shekel banknotes in a wallet.

Reservists lose municipal-tax discounts after wartime protection expires, petition says

One medical student, whose ordinary monthly wages were approximately NIS 2,600-3,000, received a full annual bill of roughly NIS 5,878 after previously receiving an 80% discount.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon.

Your Taxes: The 2026 aliyah tax opportunity is closing - here's what you need to know

Israel's new 2026 aliyah tax rules offer temporary income tax breaks for new immigrants and returning residents, while requiring greater disclosure of foreign assets despite existing exemptions.

 Illustrative image of doing taxes.

Treasury to allocate NIS 40 million to institutions affected by war via two tracks

The Accountant General's initiative joins the Israel Tax Authority's program to compensate protection-racket victims and the decision to subsidize fuel prices by hundreds of millions of shekels.

Gali Baharav-Miara.

Your Taxes: Technological versus marketing income

Tech companies typically raise funds for both R&D and marketing campaigns, but will they be penalized for marketing? What is tech, and what is marketing?

“For many diaspora Jews, an apartment in Israel has become both an investment and a source of security and belonging.”

Finance Ministry aims to cut record high gas prices by 50 agorot, needs attorney-general's approval

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich intends to introduce the additional reduction, which, if approved and completed, is expected to bring the price of a liter of gasoline down to about NIS 7.77.

A worker fills benzene, at a gas station in Jerusalem before petrol prices rise at midnight on 31 January 2011.

Your Taxes: Returning to court with new information after tax rulings ruled to be bad faith

In the case of Henry Schwarzbaum Vs. Rehovot Assessing Officer, a court ruled that going to court may be wrong, and going back to court with additional evidence may be bad faith. What’s going on?

 Income Tax and Property Tax Department at the Finance Ministry

Your Taxes: Israeli property flip ends with a costly VAT lesson

A recent Israeli court ruling offers a costly lesson for property investors: recovering VAT when buying a property can create a much larger VAT bill when plans change.

 Illustrative image of doing taxes.

Your Taxes: Mulling a return to Israel? Here's what you need to know

Israelis living abroad are starting to return to their homeland. Here is a review of some Israeli tax aspects that partly depend on how long they resided abroad.

New immigrants from North America arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 14, 2019.

'Taxes will need to be raised': Bank of Israel Governor's bad news following rate cut

Bank of Israel Governor warns taxes must rise after rate cut; market reacts with gains on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange while business sector backs decision.

Amir Yaron, Governor of the Bank of Israel.