The Israeli national labor court has now ruled that employees are taxable in full on the taxable “usage value” any use of a company vehicle, no matter how slight the benefit may be (Berliner Elevators Ltd vs. National Insurance Institute, 29703-01-21, July 3, 2022). Although this was a national insurance ... Read More
Category: General Business
08
Nov2022
Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is said to be a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges.
The Israeli National Insurance Institute issued a new circular to branches across Israel and to medical teams on August 15 regarding a streamlined procedure. This stipulates that a child ... Read More
November 8, 2022Leon Harris
08
Nov2022
The Israeli Supreme Court has now ruled that the foreign workers levy of up to 20% did not contradict Israel’s tax treaties nor the OECD model tax convention.
A group of manpower employment companies had claimed that the levy was imposed on salaries paid to foreign citizens, not Israelis, and was ... Read More
November 8, 2022Leon Harris
08
Nov2022
It’s always a good idea to avoid mistakes, especially big mistakes. The English in Elizabethan times called it “being hoist by your own petard”. The Israelis call it a “work accident”. Let’s consider a recent reported case where the Israeli Tax Authority saw through the taxpayer’s tax planning (Sismop Technologies ... Read More
November 8, 2022Leon Harris
08
Nov2022
The Israeli Supreme Court has just ruled that borderline tax planning done by a taxpayer when selling his home only 2 days after finishing it was not artificial or fictitious. But even the judges were split 2-1.
The case may be notable not only in Israel but perhaps also in other ... Read More
November 8, 2022Leon Harris
08
Nov2022
Amazingly, the Israeli Tax Authority (ITA) has now clarified how to get round a negative Supreme Court judgement relating to trusts, in a Tax Ruling (3399/22 of August 9, 2022).
The issue:
Israeli real estate gains are taxed and administered completely differently from other capital gains.
The income tax law says that contributing ... Read More
November 8, 2022Leon Harris
08
Nov2022
The present caretaker government has just published a bill which, if enacted, would further expand Israel’s range of tax breaks for Israeli hitech companies (Encouragement of High Tech Industry Bill (ad hoc measures) 2022, bill number 1577 of August 18, 2022). We summarize the proposals below.
Tax credits for angel investors:
Old ... Read More
November 8, 2022Leon Harris
08
Nov2022
Working from home has pros and cons. Some people get more work done, others have a partner also working from home and kids who need attention.
Some people take this a step further, working for their old firm in, say, the US or UK, while located in Israel. Perhaps they made ... Read More
November 8, 2022Leon Harris
23
May2022
Welcome to the latest Tax Telegraph covering major Israeli/international tax developments.
In this edition:
Doing Business in Israel - 2022
Taxpayer Beats Persecution by Tax Officials.
Crypto Currencies and NFTs in Israel.
Ukraine and Israel.
UAE and Israel
USA and Israel – Tricky Israeli Tax Rulings
Israeli Stealth Tax on Digital ... Read More
May 23, 2022Leon Harris
26
Jan2022
Welcome to the latest Tax Telegraph covering major Israeli/international tax developments.
In this edition:
Israeli Real Estate Tax Proposals
Worldwide Taxation System and Israel
Israeli Reportable Tax Positions
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Israeli Real Estate Tax Proposals
The Israeli Tax Authority (ITA) published on January 13 ... Read More
January 26, 2022Leon Harris