by Deborah Opolion
Are you contemplating on purchasing a new build apartment?
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The perfect finish could induce you but take a moment to think things through carefully as there are many people involved in this process and not just you and your builder/interior designer. Take on board that is your entitlement by law to a bank guarantee from the builder for any payment of 7% or more of the price.
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by Alan R Deutsch
The 2012 tax-filing season is here and those filing
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American tax returns need to know the new legislation regarding both U.S. and Israeli income tax law. Tax Retirement Plans, Personal Exemptions, Standard Deductions and advice for the Self-Employed are topics covered by Alan Deutsh in this article.
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by Frank Elliot Kahn
Whatever happened to Swiss Bank secrecy? Gone! Frank
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Elliot Kahn reveals the startling story of the Death of Bank Secrecy, which came about when Credit Suisse was threatened by the United States Government with the loss of its banking license if it failed to reveal US clients to the Internal Revenue Service.
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by Joseph (Joe) Morgenstern
How things have developed in the electronic world.
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It’s nearly 30 years since Joe Morgenstern bought his first software package that started his career in publishing newsletters.
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by Monte Silver
An explanation of the foreign account tax compliance
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act .This provides tax authorities in the States with details of American citizens who have foreign accounts, and who have not disclosed these facts themselves. It allows for the examination of tax evasion attempts.
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by Deborah Opolion
An explanation of the very different and complex procedure
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in investing in property in America as compared with Israel.
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by Alan R Deutsch
The 2011 tax-filing season has commenced; Alan Deutch
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gives us an update of current US tax law, which may have an impact on your US tax return filings.
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by Simonne Ram
Don’t be fooled by e-mail chain letters. These are
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the source of spam on your computer. Ignore these messages. Be warned.
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by Hertzel Katz
Hertzel Katz spells out the legalities of "Living Wills",
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or how to die with dignity. He also gives information about Amutat Lilach which is the leading organization dealing with this subject in Israel.
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by Phyllis Bloch
Recently Elbit Systems asked ESRA to embroider 800
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mezzuzot for their new office building opening in Netanya. Elbit wanted Ethiopian embroidery on the mezzuzot because, besides the fact that their embroidery is wonderful, most of the women who clean the building are Ethiopian. Read Phyllis Bloch's account of this endeavor and the pride felt by the cleaners as they saw their embroidery gracing the doorways
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by Monte Silver
Monte Silver advises how to significantly reduce your
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taxes: a guide to tax planning between Israel and the United States. First of two articles.
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by Pamela Peled
Pamela Peled interviews Stanley Fischer, Governor of
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the Bank of Israel, and describes his very impressive background, and his accomplishments and plans for the future of finance in Israel.
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by Joseph (Joe) Morgenstern
Many years ago there were foreign exchange regulations
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in Israel. Instead of dollars there was an artificial currency called “natad” which was the reason for the dollar black market. How to be able to be late for a date with the President and still win a familial bet. Straying into Jordan while taking a short cut, and two modest men, Ephraim Katzir and Sam Sebba.
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by Monte Silver
Hidden and undisclosed financial resources could result
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in heavy fines and criminal charges, courtesy of the U.S. Government. What are your options if you are an American citizen? In “Uncle Obama Wants You and your Foreign Bank Account,” Monte Silver and Henriette Fuchs, experts in international legal and taxation matters, give you the facts.
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