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You may be entitled to compensation Customers who own bank accounts in Switzerland, may be entitled to monetary compensation from the banks. A notice was received in accordance with the ruling of the Federal Court in Switzerland which ruled that any customer who invested money or managed assets (bonds, funds, structured savings plans and more) in a Swiss bank, is entitled to compensation for excessive fees that the banks charged their customers. A comprehensive study conducted on the subject shows that the Swiss banks have taken charges of between 0.5% -2% of investment amounts without the consent of the customers and regardless

Here’s the scenario.  You have just made Aliya and you are trying to get yourself settled.  The last thing you want to think about are taxes.  However…I am now living in Israel and I want to be compliant with my new country’s tax rules.  I know what I was required to do “back home.”  What do I need to do in my new home? Under Israeli law, all Israeli residents or households are required to file an annual income tax return.  However, as with every rule, there are exceptions. Exemptions are granted to certain groups of taxpayers, usually when there is

Larry Stern, CPA (US) Here’s the scenario.  You have just made Aliya and you are trying to get yourself settled.  The last thing you want to think about are taxes.  However…I am now living in Israel and I want to be compliant with my new country’s tax rules.  I know what I was required to do “back home.”  What do I need to do in my new home? Under Israeli law, all Israeli residents or households are required to file an annual income tax return.  However, as with every rule, there are exceptions. Exemptions are granted to certain groups of taxpayers, usually when

Larry Stern, CPA (US) Here’s the scenario.  You have just made Aliya and you are trying to get yourself settled.  The last thing you want to think about are taxes.  However…I am now living in Israel and I want to be compliant with my new country’s tax rules.  I know what I was required to do “back home.”  What do I need to do in my new home? Under Israeli law, all Israeli residents or households are required to file an annual income tax return.  However, as with every rule, there are exceptions. Exemptions are granted to certain groups of taxpayers, usually when

Ron Zalben CPA (US/Israel)  Binyamin Radomsky, CPA (Isr), ACA (UK) Cross-border taxation is one of the most complex and confusing areas of life, and affects more and more people with generations of families living in different countries. This is a particular issue for those living in Israel with family elsewhere in the world who are trying to plan their affairs for later in life. There are plenty of stories of Israelis paying exorbitant amounts of tax due to well-meaning plans made by families abroad who forgot to take into account the Israeli taxation. Whilst Israel – in contradistinction to many other Western countries

The Israel Tax Authority in February published a circular draft clarifying the classification of income from residential units. The circular explains the considerations according to which the income from residential units should be considered income from business, rather than passive income (private income entitling the landlord to potentially lower tax rates). Based on the current draft: Leasing 10 or more residential units constitutes a fully taxable business according to the Tax Authority, with tax rates up to 45-50 percent Individuals leasing 5-9 residential units will have to convince the Israel Tax Authority that they should be granted the passive income rates, after

Written: CPA Larry Stern & Liat Gruss The Israel Tax Authority recently announced that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies would be taxed as a capital asset, not a currency. Israel had been considering the measure since 2013. The decision, announced in a circular on Feb. 19, means that cryptocurrencies are subject to capital gains tax for individual investors, and marginal rate taxation for those considered to be running businesses of cryptocurrency trading. Individuals who are mining or trading in cryptocurrencies, will be required to account for VAT (currently 17%), as per any standard business. This announcement comes as many Israeli banks have attempted to

The State of Israel grants a tax benefit to new immigrants and returning residents. The purpose of the benefit is to encourage potential “Olim” and Returning Citizens of Israel to make Aliyah. The benefit is valid for 10 years it grants an exemption from reporting and paying tax on income and assets from abroad. It is valid for all types of income that originates outside of Israel except for: salary, dividends, interest or royalties, capital gains from the sale or rental of a business or real estate abroad.   Who is entitled to the benefits of a new immigrant? An individual who was

Every year, each employee is required to complete a Form 101 for each place of employment and return it to the person in charge of salaries. Although this form should technically be filled out on January 1 (for continuing jobs), on a practical level it is sufficient to complete it before the January salary is processed. If your employer doesn’t give you one, you can download a blank Form 101 from the tax office here. Below is a short guide to filling in Form 101 for the 2018 tax year. Section א Employer’s details: This section will be completed by the employer. Section ב Employee Details: Including teudat zehut number,

With the end of the tax year fast approaching, here are a few action items that may be relevant. For Individuals If you haven’t already done so, make a claim for the Working Tax Grant (negative income tax) in respect of 2016 income. The deadline is December 29. If you pay Bituach Leumi without using a standing order, pay by the end of the year to receive the deduction for tax purposes. Those paying on standing order will have the January payment included in the 2017 certificate. Make donations to recognized charities (section 46), and ensure the receipt is dated 2017. Start collecting information for “short” tax returns, if

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