Finance Ministry

With the submission of the Finance Ministry's arbitration committee recommendations, most headlines focused on the bad news for pensioners. However, an in-depth analysis of the numbers and data reveals a much more complex picture. When will the changes take effect, what is the "tax trap" that will be abolished, and what are the three positive pieces of news that no one is talking about?

At the beginning of the month, it was reported that the Tax Authority is examining a change in the taxation model for options for high-tech employees, and the head of the Tax Authority expressed support for the initiative. However, it now turns out that senior officials in the Ministry of Finance are strongly opposed to the initiative: "The last thing we need right now is to burden high-tech...

Until now, you have heard about him mainly through videos on social networks. You may have even come across another video of his about the cost of living that exploded in your feed, or another attack on banks, monopolies, or politicians. But behind the videos and big promises is a person who is now asking for one thing — real political power.

The Finance Ministry has released a concerning forecast indicating that by 2029, the National Insurance Institute will be unable to meet its financial obligations. The ministry attributes this to an expansion of benefit eligibility and extensive discounts for non-working population groups. Proposed measures include tightening eligibility criteria and increasing contribution fees specifically for...