Employer Deposits into Individual Policies to Secure Future Employee Severance Grants
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A recent Israeli district court ruling determined that employer deposits into individual savings policies for employee severance may constitute taxable employment income at the time of deposit — challenging a long-accepted practice.
Our March 2026 Tax Newsflash is here! Against the backdrop of Operation “Roaring Lion”: postponement of February reporting deadlines, freeze on collection and enforcement proceedings until April, “fast track” for war damage compensation, and relief for businesses in the Gaza envelope and northern border affected by the “Iron Swords” War.
AI Copyright Training: The UK Backs Down, the US Steps Aside
The UK has reversed course on AI copyright reform, abandoning its opt-out training model with “no preferred option” in sight. Meanwhile, the U.S. sidesteps legislation, leaving courts to decide. Two governments, one shared uncertainty.
Our February 2026 Tax Newsflash is here! Landmark ruling: developers entitled to purchase tax refunds on “Buyer’s Price” projects worth hundreds of millions. Plus: ITA’s war on undeclared capital intensifies with new fiscal measures, and critical ruling denies Teva input tax deductions on employee transportation.
Our January 2026 Tax Newsflash is here! The Arrangements Law continues: new reporting duty for online platforms (Airbnb) on short-term apartment rentals, comprehensive regulation for taxation of digital assets (crypto), and new reportable positions from the Israel Tax Authority.
Recent mega-deals have created a new wave of Israeli millionaires. In a Calcalist interview, Leor Nouman, Partner and Head of Tax at S. Horowitz, shares crucial advice: strategic timing can save high-net-worth individuals tens of percentage points in taxes.
