Israel cancels some sales taxes, extends unemployment benefits to rescue economy

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Jun 08, 2020 | News | Jerusalem & Area
Israel cancels some sales taxes, extends unemployment benefits to rescue economy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Israel Katz on Sunday said purchase taxes on a series of products, including electronics and clothing, would be canceled to help Israelis cope financially with the pandemic, as they extended unemployment benefits for recently laid off Israelis by another month.

The plan, announced in a joint statement, will see duties and taxes for the following products lifted: cellphones, electronics, clothing, shoes, home appliances and lighting, toys, cosmetics, baby products, and glasses.

Full Story (The Times of Israel)


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