2023-10-29 10:32:09
Tax Authority to Compensate Employers for Evacuation-Related Absences
October 29, 2023
In a recent announcement, the Tax Authority has stated that employers across the country will be eligible for compensation for the wages paid to employees who were absent from work due to government-ordered evacuations. This compensation applies to all employers, regardless of their place of residence or the location of their business.
The directive from the Tax Authority follows Government Resolution No. 950 of October 12, 2023, Resolution No. 975 of October 18, 2023, and a General’s Order on the closure of the Gaza Division area of October 17, 2023. These orders mandated the organized evacuation of settlements near the border of the Gaza Strip and the Northern Sector.
According to the Tax Authority, the compensation is applicable to employees residing in the settlements listed in the aforementioned government decisions. Employers of workers living in these settlements, who were unable to attend work due to the evacuation, will be entitled to claim compensation for their wages.
Notably, the compensation is not limited to employers within the evacuated areas. Even employers residing outside these areas will be eligible to receive compensation for the wages paid to employees affected by the government orders.
The Tax Authority is currently developing a dedicated system that will allow employers to submit their compensation requests. Further details about the system and the application process will be provided in due course.
This compensation initiative aims to support affected employers who have faced challenges due to the recent fighting events and the subsequent evacuations. By reimbursing the wages paid to absent employees, the Tax Authority hopes to alleviate some of the financial burden on businesses during this period.
Employers are encouraged to stay updated on the Tax Authority’s official communications regarding the compensation process and take advantage of the forthcoming system to submit their requests promptly.
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