Should I buy something just to reduce tax?

Our answer

First assess the business need and cash flow. Even a deductible expense generally leaves a real cost. This is not a recommendation to buy something unnecessary.

Sources and content review

Sources for the general principles discussed here. The 2025 guide is not used for 2026 thresholds, filing deadlines or depreciation rates. The numerical example is fictional.

• Israel Tax Authority: 2025 guide, Appendix A, sections 10, 11, 17 and 19–20
• Israel Tax Authority: instruction 07/2025, section 3.3