israeli-expense-categorizer

Categorizes business expenses into Israeli tax-deductible categories with correct deduction percentages.

Updated Jan 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/amitpo23/cfo --skill israeli-expense-categorizer-amitpo23
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Skill: israeli-expense-categorizer
Source: https://github.com/amitpo23/cfo/tree/main/.claude/skills/israeli-expense-categorizer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/amitpo23/cfo --skill israeli-expense-categorizer-amitpo23

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Israeli self-employed professionals and small companies routinely misapply expense deduction rules, such as treating client meals as 80% deductible or applying a flat 45% to vehicle costs, producing incorrect tax reports for their accountants. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Accurate deduction rules: Applies the correct Israeli Tax Ordinance mechanics, including the vehicle higher-of rule (running costs minus use-value vs 45%), the mobile phone 1,380 ILS-or-50% disallowance floor, 0% deduction for hosting Israeli clients, and proportional home office splits. - Entity-aware VAT handling: Distinguishes Osek Patur, Osek Murshe, and company structures for VAT eligibility, including the private-car purchase VAT ban (regulation 14) and the 2/3 vs 1/4 running-cost VAT split (regulation 18). - Chart of accounts mapping and reporting: Maps each expense to a common Israeli chart-of-accounts code, flags missing documentation and dual-use items, and outputs a summary report or enriched CSV. - Use Case: A freelance developer pastes a month of expenses (cloud hosting, fuel, phone bill, client coffee) and receives a categorized report with deductible amounts, account codes, VAT notes, and flags for items needing receipts. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to categorize your list of business expenses for Israeli tax reporting, stating whether you are an Osek Patur or Osek Murshe.

Frequently Asked Questions about israeli-expense-categorizer

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How do I categorize business expenses for Israeli tax reporting?

Provide your expenses as a CSV file, bank export, or free-text list along with your entity type (Osek Patur or Osek Murshe). Each expense is classified with the correct deduction percentage, deductible amount, and Israeli chart-of-accounts code, then compiled into a summary report.

What percentage of vehicle expenses is deductible in Israel?

Vehicle running costs are deductible at the higher of running costs minus the fixed use-value (shovi shimush) or 45% of running costs, per the 1995 vehicle expense regulations. You must record odometer readings at the start and end of the tax year or the deduction can be disqualified.

Are client meals deductible for Israeli self-employed workers?

Hosting Israeli clients (iruch ba'aretz) is 0% deductible regardless of receipts, under the 1972 deduction regulations. Only light refreshments at the workplace are 80% deductible, and foreign business trip meals are 50% deductible within per-diem caps.

Can an Osek Patur deduct VAT on business expenses?

No, an Osek Patur cannot deduct input VAT at all, though income tax deductions still apply. Only an Osek Murshe or company can reclaim VAT, and even then private-car purchase VAT is fully blocked and vehicle running-cost VAT is limited to two-thirds or one-quarter.

How is the home office deduction calculated in Israel?

The deduction is proportional: divide the office area by the total home area, then apply that percentage to rent, arnona, electricity, internet, and maintenance. Ratios above 50% may attract tax authority scrutiny, so keep floor plans and photos as documentation.

When should I not use this expense categorization skill?

Do not use it for final tax filing, legal tax advice, or payroll-related expense processing. It prepares categorized data for your accountant but does not replace professional review of your annual return.