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?


Your Taxes: How Trump's anti-slavery tax proposal could impact Israeli exporters

While most countries ban slavery, they seemingly don’t ban imports from other countries where slavery may exist. Such imports allegedly lead to unfair exports to the US.

US President Donald Trump listens to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.

Your Taxes: New Israeli rules could save US olim money and affect businesses

The Israeli National Insurance Law has been amended, while most Israeli businesses must now obtain an “Israel Invoice” allocation number.

 New Olim celebrate arrival in Israel

Nvidia, Google ask to pay Israel taxes in dollars as shekel gains

Tech giants, and Nvidia in particular, are among the biggest employers in Israel, and their impact on the local economy is enormous

Nvidia in Israel.

Israel Tax Authority official questioned by Lahav 433 over alleged privacy, misconduct offenses

A few months ago, the senior official allegedly locked the door of his office while an employee was inside, confiscated the employee's mobile phone, and attempted to review recordings.

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.

Your Taxes: Trump’s tax amnesty raises questions for Israeli taxpayers

Trump’s tax settlement casts a spotlight on Israel’s tax amnesty program, its limits, and the risks facing taxpayers without full documentation.

 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 6, 2025.

Your Taxes: How California’s new software tax may hit Israeli tech companies

California Gov. Newsom proposes expanding the state’s 7.25% sales tax to pre-written software, potentially impacting Israeli and other foreign software companies starting 2027.

 Illustrative of the US and California state flags.

Hamas revenue machine thrives under Gaza ceasefire

Aid flows almost exclusively to strengthen the military wing and fortify Hamas’s structure, while the burden of civil and governmental management relies on local tax collection from merchants.

Hamas terrorists secure an area before handing over an Israeli-American hostage to a Red Cross team in Gaza City on February 1, 2025.

Your Taxes: How Israel’s new war compensation system works

The new law is complex. In practice, an accountant typically enters data into the ITA system, and it crunches the numbers. 

An illustrative image of New Israeli Shekels in a wallet.

Israeli-founded startup uses AI to make filing taxes less painful in the US

Israeli-founded fintech startup April is trying to do what many Americans would consider impossible: make taxes less painful.

US President Donald Trump gestures during a roundtable focused on tax cuts in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, April 16, 2026.

Trump’s White House ballroom 'gift' to America set to cost taxpayers $1 billion

Due to safety concerns after the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, Republicans want to pass a bill that includes $1 billion of taxpayers’ money for security adjustments and upgrades.

US President Donald Trump displays a rendering of his proposed $250 million White House ballroom as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House on October 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.