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April making taxes work for people, not the other way around

Israeli fintech startup April says its platform helps Americans plan, optimize and file taxes through their financial institutions, aiming to cut overpayments and turn taxes from a once-a-year burden into a proactive financial tool used year-round

ynet Global | 07.21.26

The man who saved Manchester must now save all of Britain

Andy Burnham, who will become Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade, will try to bring to the UK the successful economic model he implemented as head of Manchester, with annual growth double the national average, but he faces low public trust in leadership and high expectations

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 07.20.26

Buying from AliExpress in Israel? Here’s what is changing

Israeli shoppers will now pay VAT upfront on orders over $75, avoiding customs delays, while new option promises closer pickup points; shipping prices may fall later this month ahead of August 'mega sale'

Meirav Crystal | 07.14.26

Trump warns Europe: tax US Tech, face 100% tariffs

Trump warned that any European country imposing a digital services tax on US tech firms will face immediate 100% tariffs on all exports to the United States, saying the measure would override any existing trade agreement as tensions over digital taxation escalate

ynet Global | 06.26.26

That package you ordered from abroad just got more expensive: VAT exemption back to $75

The Knesset cancelled the $130 VAT exemption last night, bringing Israel’s $75 limit back; Overseas packages above that amount will now face 18% VAT at customs.

Gad Lior | 06.02.26

The quiet revolution awaiting olim and returning residents: Is Israel turning a new page?

Israel’s new law offers major tax breaks for olim and returning residents, including exemptions of up to NIS 1 million a year, but new reporting rules and tax risks require careful planning

Amit Gottlieb | 04.25.26

Israel approves new R&D tax incentives in bid to keep high-tech investment

Parliament backs 2026 R&D tax credits, with bigger incentives for firms in periphery and major tech companies, as Israel moves to protect its high-tech edge amid OECD-led tax changes and intensifying global competition for investment

ynet Global | 04.11.26

Israel considers fuel tax cut, dollar tax payments as Iran war drives global oil surge

Officials consider cutting fuel tax by at least 50 agorot per liter before Passover to keep prices below NIS 8; manufacturers also push to pay taxes in dollars to ease currency pressure

Gad Lior | 03.22.26

In unusual bid to shield shekel, Israel to collect Google-Wiz deal taxes in dollars

As Google’s $32 billion purchase of Wiz closes, authorities are collecting roughly $2.5 billion in taxes from founders in dollars rather than shekels, seeking to prevent a market shock as the currency surges and war clouds the economy

Adrian Filut/Calcalist | 03.11.26

Despite record size, first post-war budget lacks growth engines, slashes welfare

Fate of the 2026 budget hinges on ultra-Orthodox party support, as lawmakers push through a costly plan with new taxes on land, banks and e-cigarettes, frozen income tax brackets and no clear growth engines after two years of war

Gad Lior | 01.26.26

When immigration leads to higher taxes: Israel’s message to international families

After a two-year pause, Israel’s Tax Authority has renewed its reportable positions, adopting a narrow view of tax exemptions that in some cases increases tax exposure for immigrants with foreign trusts

Eyal Sando, CPA (LL.B.) | 01.11.26

New year price hikes drive up cost of living nationwide

From electricity and water to property taxes, food and electric vehicles, a broad wave of state-led price hikes takes effect on January 1, with tax relief promised only later if the 2026 budget is approved in March

Gad Lior | 01.01.26

סמוטריץ' לא חוזר בו מהקפאת הכספים לרשויות הערביות: "לא נבהל מהמתקפות"

New year, new taxes? What awaits Israelis on January 1

As 2026 begins under a temporary budget, key tax changes are set to take effect—from pension tweaks to higher VAT and EV levies—while major reforms, including income tax relief and property levies, remain stalled in the Knesset

Gad Lior | 12.30.25

Smotrich declares war on the banks as they threaten the public will pay

As banks post tens of billions of shekels in earnings, the finance minister pushes a special tax, regulators warn of consumer fallout and the fight heads toward the Knesset and the High Court

Gad Lior | 12.28.25

Finance Minister Smotrich escalates fight with Israeli banks, pushes 15% tax on excess profits

Israel’s finance minister plans to impose a 15% tax on banks’ excess profits, more than double the rate recommended by a special panel, with expected revenues of about $354 million in 2026 and at least $470 million annually from 2027

Gad Lior | 12.23.25

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