Israeli Panel Submits Findings on Proposed Special Tax on Banks

Nov. 20, 2025, 3:15 PM UTC

An Israeli government committee submits recommendations regarding a proposal to levy a special tax on banks following a surge in profits due to high interest rates.

  • Lists reasons both for and against the special tax
  • Concludes that if a special tax is adopted, it should be temporary and be levied on earnings that exceed 50% more than the bank’s average profitability during 2018-2022, when interest rates were low
    • After the first year, GDP growth or a different index would be factored into the formula in order to take into consideration the bank’s real activity
  • NOTE: Nov. 4, Israel Fin. Minister ...





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