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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 435

tax exempt status

The US Capitol, including the House of Representatives, left, is seen on November 14, 2024, in Washington. (AP/Mariam Zuhaib)
November 22, 2024, 11:13 am
US House passes bill allowing Treasury to target nonprofits it deems terror backers
Bipartisan legislation narrowly passes after many Democrats withdraw support; groups, including dozens of Jewish organizations, have said bill is too broad and can be abused
By THALIA BEATY and Farnoush Amiri
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, on July 23, 2024. (Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)
November 22, 2024, 12:16 am
More than 55 US Jewish groups slam terrorism bill that could threaten nonprofits
As the House prepares to vote on the proposed law, organizations say its powers to revoke tax-exempt status of charities accused of funding terror are too broad and can be abused
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) (C) confers with U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, (D-MI) (2nd R) and Rep. Ayanna S. Pressley (D-MA) (R) during a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing July 12, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP)
August 4, 2021, 12:17 am
7 Dems urge US Treasury to review tax-exempt status of pro-settlement charities
Progressive House members express concern that providing benefits to groups that operate in settlements and in East Jerusalem violates ‘US obligations under international law’
By Jacob Magid
An illustrative image of a Star of David. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images via JTA)
August 10, 2018, 1:47 am
Jewish groups fight US plan to make synagogues pay taxes on employees’ benefits
Orthodox Union urges Treasury Secretary Mnuchin to delay implementing the new tax code
By JTA
Zachary Schrieber
June 21, 2018, 3:00 pm
Zachary Schrieber
The OU’s lack of financial transparency
As the Orthodox Union expands its role, it must make crystal clear that all its dealings are kosher
View of the luxury towers in the Hatzameret neighborhood of Tel Aviv. September 22, 2016. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
March 6, 2018, 9:37 am
Israel is ‘one of the world’s most generous tax havens,’ complains tax chief
Amendment 168, also known as the ‘Milchan Law,’ may have attracted tax evaders to Israel, warns Tax Authority director Moshe Asher, who has tried for years to cancel it
By Simona Weinglass
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a tour of the Jerusalem Police headquarters at the Russian compound in Jerusalem, October 7, 2015. (Mark Sellem/Pool)
February 14, 2018, 4:58 pm
Tax breaks, visas, et al: The 6 frauds for which police want Netanyahu charged
A guide to the list of alleged bribery offenses for which investigators recommend the prime minister be prosecuted — some previously leaked, others shocking new revelations
By Raoul Wootliff
Arnon Milchan, left, and Benjamin Netanyahu on March 28, 2005. (Flash90)
February 14, 2018, 1:18 am
What is the ‘Milchan Law’ that Netanyahu is accused of advancing for bribes?
Police say PM sought to accelerate amendment on tax exemptions for new immigrants; critics say law has helped turn Israel into a paradise for tax evaders and money launderers
By Simona Weinglass
Illustrative image: Money laundering (iStock)
February 15, 2017, 8:28 am
Did a little-noticed tax exemption law turn Israel into a criminals’ paradise?
In 2008, the Knesset passed an amendment exempting new immigrants from tax on income abroad. Critics say it opened the doors to tax evaders and money launderers
By Simona Weinglass
Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton (JTA/Drew Angerer/Getty Images) and Republican rival Donald Trump (JTA/Christopher Gregory/Getty Images)
September 30, 2016, 10:30 pm
What can US rabbis say about Clinton vs. Trump during High Holidays?
With the Jewish holy days looming, many clergy want to address the US elections, but are afraid to violate the terms of their synagogue’s tax-exempt status
By Eric Cortellessa
Israeli troops stand guard as settlers take a tour in the contested West Bank city of Hebron, on June 4, 2016. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)
September 10, 2016, 1:23 pm
J Street wants review of tax exemption for US pro-settlement organizations
Group says NGOs ‘channeled millions’ to support settlers, despite long-standing bipartisan American policy of condemning settlements
By ToI Staff
Acting IRS commissioner Danny Werfel testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 6 (photo credit: AP/Charles Dharapak)
June 25, 2013, 3:17 am
‘Israel’ among keywords IRS used to target groups seeking tax-exemptions
Internal documents show agency also screened liberal groups; use of inappropriate criteria by screeners blamed on ‘a lapse in judgment’ by former top officials
By Alan Fram
September 12, 2012, 12:02 pm
ZOA loses tax-exempt status
Group did not file returns for three consecutive years, saying it was missing information from an Ashkelon project
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