Reduction of the Israeli VAT burden from 18% to 17% as of October 1, 2015

A municipality recorded a person as the owner of his deceased mother’s property despite the absence of a probate order while stating that he has the most affinities to the property. When the city tax debts were not paid, the municipality-imposed a lien on his bank account. The Court rejected the claim for damage due […]

On February 28, 2024, a decree was officially published under which the VAT rate in Israel will increased from 17% to 18%. The decree will take effect on 01.01.2025.

A company was dissolved while still owing property tax to the local authority. The Authority demanded the debt from the controlling shareholder of the company. The Court held that the controlling shareholder must prove that he did not take assets from the company and as long as he did not do so, he can be […]

A tax assessment was issued to a taxpayer from income generated by illegal activity, even though the proceeds from the illegal activity were transferred directly to foreign companies that are not owned by that taxpayer. The Court rejected the taxpayer’s motion and determined that he can be held personally liable for the companies’ profits. Although […]