Tax

Through the end of 2024:

Finance Minister extends exemption from sweet drinks tax

Following 'mistaken' release that tax on sweet drinks would be reinstated, Finance Min. Smotrich extends exemption through end of 2024.

Finance Minister brings back tax on sweet drinks

Finance Minister Smotrich reimposes tax on sugary drinks, other than diet drinks.

The return of Diaspora Jews – taxation issues

A relentless wave of antisemitism is rising in Europe, the United States, and other countries around the world

Tax on plastic bags to be expanded?

Coalition MKs propose bill to expand tax on plastic shopping bags to apply to all stores, include other types of bags as well.

How to find great accountants in Israel

How can you find the accountant you need in Israel?

Liberman: Some taxes will be raised for different economic goals

Finance Minister: "This is the most social and revolutionary budget in memory."

Price of sweetened drinks to rise

Finance Min. Liberman will add tax on sweetened drinks, in effort to 'reduce excess morbidity,' report says.

Fictitious Invoices

The Israeli Tax Authority is taking actions to escalate its war against unreported capital and fictitious invoices.

Smoking kills someone every 4 seconds

Every year, 165,000 children worldwide die due to secondhand smoke - and a whopping 20% of all cancer cases are linked to smoking.

Supreme Court to equalize tax for cigarettes and rolling tobacco

Judges order Finance Minister to immediately impose equal purchase tax on rolling tobacco and ordinary cigarettes.

Bill taxing restitution money would cost Czech Jews $2 million

Bill passed by Czech Lower House proposes taxing compensation to Jews, churches whose property was seized by Nazis, Communists.

Protesters riot against fuel tax in Paris

Tear gas, water cannon, smoke grenades: Protesters gather in streets of Paris to demonstrate against planned fuel tax.

MK begins hunger strike to raise tobacco tax

MK Yehuda Glick hunger strikes until Finance Minister imposes rolling tobacco tax. 'I can no longer say my hands didn't spill this blood.'

How many US citizens will benefit from Trump's tax reform?

How many Americans will be getting higher paychecks because of tax reform?

Haredi MK: No acquisition tax for purchasers of second apartment

MK Maklev suggests exempting from acquisition tax those purchasing second apartment if first apartment's construction is at a standstill.

Israel to raise property tax by 2.18%

As average salary rises, Israel's property taxes rise to keep up.

Finance Minister announces massive tax cuts

Finance Minister announces exemptions on import taxes for range of items including cosmetics, electric appliances, clothing, and shoes.

Israel to tax Google, Facebook within a year

Israel Tax Authority plans to tax international tech giants 'within the year,' EU works on similar legislation.

Finance Minister: We're about to lower taxes

Moshe Kahlon says he plans to return money to weaker sectors, plans to lower taxes.

Sports Minister doubles prize for those suffering Olympic tax

After Sports Minister Miri Regev failed to cancel tax on Olympic prize money, she searched for other options to reward her athletes.

Israel to tax global online companies

Tax Authority to charge VAT on local sales by international-based online firms such as Google and Facebook. Fair, or bad for business?

UN Demands Israel Unfreeze PA Taxes

Security Council joins US and EU condemning Israel - not PA - in aftermath of Oslo breach at ICC, while Arab league plans new UN resolution.

Rabbis: Paying Taxes a Mitzvah – And an Honor

Rabbinic group declares importance of paying taxes, and rejects link of gender segregation, religiosity.

Gas Price to Drop by 0.43 Shekels per Liter

Gas prices to drop by 5.48 percent beginning Monday night.

Housing Prices Up 100% in Seven Years, Activists Blame Netanyahu

Activist blames the Prime Minister for skyrocketing price of housing. ‘Homeowners in huge debt, nothing left to live on.’

‘Why Does Israel Want Me to Divorce?’

Businesswoman asks why couples in business together are punished for being married.

Labor Head: Netanyahu Planning ‘Welfare Hell’

Labor head attacks Netanyahu over his ‘no new taxes’ plan, warns life in Israel will be ‘financial chaos, social hell.’

U.S.: Deal Reached to Avert 'Fiscal Cliff'

The White House and top Republicans have struck a deal to avert huge New Year tax hikes and spending cuts known as the "fiscal cliff".

Massachusetts Synagogue, Day School Building Seized by IRS

A building that houses a synagogue and Jewish day school in Massachusetts has reportedly been seized by the Internal Revenue Service.

US Aiming at Israeli Banks

Swiss branches of two Israeli banks have been indicted by the U.S. government for allegedly helping Americans conceal offshore assets.