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Israel Tax Authority (ITA)

Government agency

Fact box:

  • Hebrew name: Rashut HaMisim BeIsrael (רשות המסים בישראל)
  • Established: 2004 (through consolidation of prior income-tax, VAT, and customs administration entities)
  • Parent ministry: Israel Ministry of Finance

The Israel Tax Authority operates as the principal Israeli government tax administration entity. The ITA administers all major Israeli national taxes including income tax (corporate and personal), VAT, Mas Rechisha (purchase tax), capital gains tax, and customs.

The ITA administers the 2026 aliyah tax reform package and the worldwide disclosure regime from January 1, 2026.

Coverage in The Olam:

  • /glossary/ita/
  • /aliyah/2026-tax-reform-mechanics/
  • /capital/worldwide-disclosure-regime-2026/
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