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November 1, 2025
Offsetting Losses Against Gains: An Effective Tool for Significant Tax Savings
Adv. Harel Perlmutter, a partner and head of the firm’s Tax Department, was interviewed by Globes about offsetting losses against gains, one of the most effective planning tools for tax optimization, which can result in substantial savings for investors. This is a limited-time opportunity, however, as the option to do so will close with the end of the current tax year.
October 22, 2025
Ynet Feature: Liat Keisary on Key Tax Incentives for Foreign Residents in Israel
A recent Yedioth Ahronoth article examined an emerging trend that began in early 2025: the rise in property purchases by foreign residents in Israel, along with surprising demand areas. Adv. Liat Keisary, head of the firm's Private Clients Department, who regularly advises high-net-worth families and individuals relocating to Israel, shared insights on this year’s notable market trends and the key tax incentives foreign residents should be aware of.
October 20, 2025
Professional Training on Real Estate Taxation in Collaboration with Israel Bar Association
Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski, head of our firm's real estate taxation practice, together with Adv. Tali Yehoshua, and in collaboration with the Tel Aviv District of the Israel Bar Association, are leading a specialized professional training course. The course will feature leading experts, judges, and senior officials from the Israel Tax Authority, who will discuss latest developments, key rulings, and significant interpretations in the field of real estate taxation.
September 7, 2025
Our New Podcast Is Now Live on Spotify – Barnea on Business!
We are excited to launch our new podcast, where we translate complex legal issues into practical tools you can apply in the real world. In each episode, our firm’s partners analyze current and key topics in the business world, including corporate law, MA, regulation and ESG, labor law, real estate, taxation, capital markets, and more, demonstrate how to put legal tools into action. This podcast is designed for anyone operating at the intersection of law and business and seeking hands-on knowledge and practical insights.
September 4, 2025
New Voluntary Disclosure Procedure – Effective Until August 31, 2026
On August 25, 2025, the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) published a new directive entitled “Voluntary Disclosure Procedure – Temporary Order.” The aim of this procedure is to encourage both Israeli and foreign residents who have committed tax offenses under Israeli law to correct their filings and submit truthful reports.
August 3, 2025
DDoS Community x Barnea: A Professional Event Bridging AI, Innovation, and Law
Adv. Harel Perlmutter, a partner and head of the firm's Tax Department, spoke at an event held in collaboration with the DDoS community, a network connecting members of the ultra-Orthodox community with the high-tech industry. His lecture focused on practical insights for tech employees regarding compensation, equity, options, and their related tax implications. The event also featured two technology-focused talks by community experts on AI and innovation.
July 31, 2025
President Trump’s Tariffs – Status Update
On April 2, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced his intention to impose reciprocal tariffs of 10% on all goods imported into the United States, and higher “special reciprocal tariffs” on imports from several countries with whom the United States has a large trade deficit.
July 27, 2025
Israel or Foreign Resident? New Memorandum of Law Changes the Rules
On July 1, 2025, a memorandum of law was published for public comments proposing an amendment to the Israeli Income Tax Ordinance’s definition of “Israeli resident” for tax purposes. The amendment proposes to replace the rebuttable presumption with irrebuttable conclusive presumptions about whether an individual is an Israeli resident or a foreign resident
July 17, 2025
Adv. Harel Perlmutter on Walla News: The Upcoming Voluntary Disclosure Procedure for Digital Assets
Adv. Harel Perlmutter, a partner and head of the firm's Tax Department, was interviewed by Walla regarding the Israel Tax Authority’s upcoming voluntary disclosure procedure for holders of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The new framework is expected to offer immunity from criminal proceedings for taxpayers who come forward, without an anonymous track and without relief from interest or inflation adjustments. The procedure will apply to assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and NFTs, provided the disclosure is made before any investigation is initiated or relevant information reaches the authorities.
July 16, 2025
Share Transfers Between Siblings Are Tax-Exempt - Even Indirect Gifts from Parents
A recent district court ruling broadened the interpretation of the statutory provisions governing exemptions from land appreciation tax and ruled that transfers of shares of a real estate association as a gift between siblings are exempt from capital gains tax even if the shares were not direct gifts from the parents but originated from land received as a gift from them. The court also prescribed several important procedural rules to improve the protection of taxpayers’ rights vis-à-vis the Israel Tax Authority (ITA).
June 30, 2025
Residency in Israel: When and Why Should You Contact the Israel Tax Authority to Obtain a Ruling?
New immigrants and returning residents are entitled, by law, to a tax exemption on income originating outside of Israel for a period of ten years after they become Israeli residents. In particular instances, we recommend applying for a tax ruling from the Israel Tax Authority (ITA), especially when the date of receipt of new immigrant status differs from the date of the actual relocation of center of life to Israel.
June 30, 2025
A Practical Webinar: Revising the Compensation Policy
We are holding a practical and focused webinar with GCs for GCs, led by Adv. Hagit Ross and Adv. Omri Oren, partners in the firm's Capital Markets Department. The session will provide clear guidelines for building an effective compensation policy, including best practices for structure, mandatory components, and key considerations from regulatory, legal, and market perspectives that should inform the decision-making process. We will also take a close look at the special grant: when it is appropriate to include one, the rationale and circumstances for doing so, and how to best integrate it into the overall compensation framework, with a particular focus on the Israel Securities Authority’s current position and applicable legal requirements.
June 23, 2025
The Building Was Destroyed – Now What? Urban Renewal and the Rights of Elderly Residents
Following the recent missile attacks from Iran, several old buildings collapsed across the country. Government ministers have announced plans to advance urban renewal initiatives for these affected structures. As the state works to develop a comprehensive strategy, we examined the unique rights of elderly residents in urban renewal projects, since, in many cases, senior citizens are the ones living in these aging buildings. A detailed guide on the subject by Adv. Maya Carmi, an expert in real estate taxation, was published on Ynet.
June 18, 2025
Regulatory Relief Measures in Light of the State of Emergency in Israel
Upon the launch of Operation Rising Lion last Friday, the Minister of Defense declared a special national state of emergency in conformity with the Civil Defense Law, 1951. On Sunday, the government extended the state of emergency until June 30, 2025.
May 15, 2025
The New Institutional Long-Term Rental Track: Strong Potential – Limited Implementation
Launched in 2022, Israel’s new regulatory framework for institutional long-term residential rentals offers significant tax incentives for developers. However, despite its intended benefits, there has been a sharp decline in the number of applications submitted under this track. Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski of our firm provides an in-depth analysis of the program’s structure, the regulatory and practical barriers it faces, and why the model has yet to meet expectations.
May 6, 2025
Significant Tax Benefits for Owners of Long-Term Rental Buildings
Owners of buildings designated for long-term rentals are entitled to significant tax benefits that are being granted in order to encourage the construction of buildings that include residential apartments earmarked for long-term rentals.
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
March 24, 2025
“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.
March 20, 2025
Israel Bar Association Tax Conference: Advs. Harel Perlmutter and Maya Carmi
Advs. Harel Perlmutter and Maya Carmi Lubartovski from our firm participated in the Israel Bar Association's (Southern District) Tax Conference. 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%.