What are they actually asking for?
Start with three things: the tax year, the request and the response deadline. A request for a missing document and a payment demand are different situations. Read first, then decide how to respond.
Let’s gather what you need
Keep the complete letter and its attachments, and collect the records relevant to the request. There is no need to resend everything if only one certificate was requested. If anything is unclear, check before replying.
The deadline still matters
Even a simple-looking request deserves attention. Check the deadline that applies to your notice; do not assume that an enquiry or a request for more time automatically moves it.
Did the message arrive with a link?
Visit the official website independently and verify the request through an official channel. Do not give a password or verification code to someone who contacted you. This helps verify the source without overlooking a genuine letter.
Something does not add up? Let’s review it
A changed assessment, a substantial difference or an unclear request is worth reviewing with a professional. An investigation or suspected offence also calls for appropriate legal advice. After replying, keep confirmation and check what remains outstanding.
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Sources and further information
- Israel Tax Authority — instruction 07/2025: sections 8.4.4 and 8.9 ↗
- Israel Tax Authority — 2025 guide: assessment notices and failure to file ↗
- Israel National Cyber Directorate — verify a message through the official website ↗
This is general information within the scope discussed. It sets no filing deadlines, penalty amounts or outcome for an individual file. Annual guides are used for general principles only, not to carry forward thresholds from earlier years.