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April 21, 2025

Can you cancel a real estate sale transaction and obtain a tax refund or is this a new transaction subject to additional tax?

Israeli tax ruling on the question: The Committee deliberated the North Mall appeal and ruled recently that a “partial cancellation” of a real estate sale transaction is, in fact, a new transaction subject to additional tax

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March 24, 2025

The “Angels Law” promotes investments in Israeli high-tech startups

In February 2025, the Israeli Tax Authority published an Income Tax Circular outlining the conditions and principles of the new Angels Law, focusing on the tax benefits granted to investors in early-stage companies that qualify as R&D companies.

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March 20, 2025

Tax Conference of the Israel Bar Association: Advs. Harel Perlmutter and Maya Carmi

Advs. Harel Perlmutter and Maya Carmi Lubartovski from our firm participated in the Tax Conference of the Israel Bar Association (Southern District). The conference covered various aspects of taxation, including real estate tax, income tax, and VAT. Harel and Maya participated in a panel on Trust Taxation, discussing the practical application of trust taxation (income tax and real estate tax) and how it is actually carried out in practice

March 20, 2025

High-income earners in Israel prepare to pay an additional surtax

As of 2025, an additional 2% surtax will be imposed specifically on taxable capital income (income from dividends, interest, capital gains from real estate sales and other capital sources) exceeding the maximum of ILS 721,560. This means that taxable capital income exceeding the maximum will now be subject to an inclusive surtax of 5%.

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March 18, 2025

Adv. Harel Perlmutter on N12 News: The Largest Exit in Israeli High-Tech History

Adv. Harel Perlmutter, partner and head of our firm's Tax Department, was interviewed yesterday on N12 News Israel's main news edition regarding the largest exit in Israeli high-tech history. He discussed the tax implications of the deal, stating: "Between 12 and 16 billion NIS will flow into the state's coffers, covering nearly 10 percent of the national deficit with this deal alone

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March 9, 2025

Israeli tax reform in relation to "closely held companies"

At the end of 2024, the Knesset enacted significant legislative updates within the framework of the Arrangements Law that completely revamp how "closely held companies" are taxed in Israel.

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March 2, 2025

Knesset Approves Law Easing Tax Relief Conditions in Corporate Restructuring

A new draft bill for second and third readings aims to ease tax relief conditions in corporate restructuring. Initially part of the 2025 Arrangements Law to support high-tech, it was later split from the original bill. A new draft bill for second and third readings aims to ease tax relief conditions in corporate restructuring. Initially part of the 2025 Arrangements Law to support high-tech, it was later split from the original bill.

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February 26, 2025

Israel Tax Authority updates its guidelines on investments through SAFEs

The Israel Tax Authority (ITA) recently published updated guidelines, regarding tax aspects applying to investments in companies through SAFEs. Such guidelines were published following the previous guidelines published by the ITA during May 2023, and which expired at the end of 2024.

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February 6, 2025

Recognition of Undocumented Construction Costs for Capital Gains Tax in Israel

The Israel Tax Authority (ITA) recently published an addendum to the 1987 circular with the goal of minimizing disputes with sellers of residential apartments.

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January 30, 2025

January 2025: Legislative amendments to real estate taxation in Israel

The new year is already heralding significant tax innovations in Israel in general, and in real estate taxation in particular. Following are highlights of the legislative amendments that were approved by January 2025.

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December 16, 2024

Lecturing at the Hasoub Angels' Training Program

Advs. Yuval Lazi and Hanna Daher were invited to lecture at the training session for Hasoub Angels, an initiative that supports the Arab entrepreneurial ecosystem through collaborative and structured angel investing. Yuval discussed financing startups, while Hanna covered essential legal and tax considerations for angel investors.

November 25, 2024

New memorandum of law regulating the crypto sector in Israel

The Israel Tax Authority and the Ministry of Finance have published a memorandum of law to regulate the digital asset sector in Israel.

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November 21, 2024

Holding crypto? Your information is on its way to the Israel Tax Authority

Adv. Hanna Daher, a partner in the Tax Department, was interviewed by Globes following Israel's adoption of the OECD's CRS standard, under which countries will share information regarding cryptocurrency.

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November 21, 2024

Israel Tax Authority Issues Executive Order allowing Double Purchase Tax Benefits for Certain Residential Buyers

The Israel Tax Authority (ITA) published a new directive a few days ago that updates the rules for persons classified as disabled, blind, or injured during Israel’s various wars, and families of fallen soldiers.

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November 7, 2024

Navigating Tax Challenges in Startups

In an article for B'Chadrei Charedim, Harel Perlmutter, Head of the Tax Department at our firm, highlights how strategic planning can help minimize costs and optimize financial outcomes.

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October 30, 2024

Amendment to Income Tax Rules on Employee Equity

On September 17, an amendment to the Income Tax Rules (Relief in Issuance of Shares to Employees) was officially published, approximately 20 years from the last amendment. The amendment will enter into force on January 1, 2025 and will mainly affect the processes of approving equity incentive plans and of reporting to the Israeli Tax Authority.

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October 27, 2024

Extension of Purchase Tax for Investors - Interview with Maya Carmi

The Ministry of Finance intends to extend the purchase tax for investors, currently set at 8%, as part of the Arrangements Law for 2025, which has led to strong opposition from contractors. Attorney Maya Carmi from our firm was interviewed by Yedioth Ahronoth and stated, among other things, that the purpose of freezing the tax rate is to disincentivize investors from purchasing apartments, thereby increasing the supply of available apartments and reducing prices, which would allow young couples and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to buy homes.

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October 14, 2024

Taxing of apartment purchases in buildings slated for demolition

The district court’s position in its recent ruling in the Ahuzat Allenby Ltd. case has significant implications for investors, developers and private individuals who purchase apartment buildings slated for demolition and are looking to change the zoning of the purchased properties.

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October 10, 2024

Tax innovations in Israel during 2024

Over the past year, alongside handling the economic repercussions of the war and issuing financial assistance to war victims and to evacuees, the courts, the legislative authority and the Israel Tax Authority continued their efforts in the legislative arena and issued several significant tax rulings. Following are the most important innovations relating to income tax, real estate tax and VAT.

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October 9, 2024

Appeal Rejected – Coca-Cola Expected to Pay Hundreds of Millions of NIS to the State

Adv. Hanna Daher, a partner in our firm’s Tax Department, describes in an op-ed for N12 the precedent set by the court's ruling in the Coca-Cola case. Hanna notes that this decision could prompt Israeli companies to reassess their agreements and contractual arrangements with foreign entities.

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