Israel tax authority
Suspected money laundering network used real estate vouchers to move NIS 500 million
Three central suspects were arrested after a covert investigation allegedly uncovered a financial crime network involving fictitious companies, false invoices and real estate payment vouchers.
Tax Authority employees arrested by Lahav 433 on suspicion of corruption, accepting bribes
Employee Union chairman says inspectors will not return to Bnei Brak without security - report
Municipality is not 'modesty patrol': Bnei Brak councilman slams sidewalk gender segregation
What are Israel's new COVID-19 accelerated depreciation rules? - opinion
The aim of the accelerated depreciation regulations is to encourage investment in the Israeli economy.
Making a bad investment on another's behalf: Whose loss is it? - opinion
By not reporting the first investment on the first capital declaration, the taxpayer forfeited the right to later claim a loss on that investment.
Who is an Israeli resident for tax purposes? - opinion
The question of who is a resident is multi-faceted. Don’t expect the ITA to agree with you without a high majority of the factors supporting your claim.
Businesses near Gaza to be compensated for indirect costs caused by war
Businesses within 40 kilometers of the Gaza border can choose if they prefer to be compensated through a calculation based on lost turnover or lost wages.
Tax Authority didn’t do its homework on residency - opinion
This was a capital gains tax case that hinged on the residency of the taxpayer.
Tax Authority holds up refunds with sudden change in bank account policy
Thousands of business owners received a message simply stating that "bank account details for refunds were missing and the details should be updated."
What are Israel's 'tax traps' for gifts, inheritance?
A transfer of an asset, whether as a gift or inheritance, to an Israeli resident recipient is not subject to Israeli taxation.
Stock option recharge damage control - opinion
Who pays for hi-tech stock options?
How to dramatically improve Israeli tax administration - opinion
In most countries, tax law amendments accompany the annual government budget process. In Israel, the budgetary process is stalled for political reasons.
Tax Authority working to help Holocaust survivors exercise tax benefits
Some 70% of the affected survivors had not filed any reports or requests for tax returns.
