Value Added Tax Law (Amendment – Zero-Rate Tax on Textbooks and Learning Materials) Bill

What does the bill do?

The bill changes the Value Added Tax Law by imposing a tax rate of zero percent on the sale of textbooks and learning materials approved in the education system. The change is intended to ease the cost of buying learning materials for families in Israel, especially those struggling financially. The bill is based on the example of countries around the world that grant a tax exemption on books and learning materials, and the aim is to ensure accessibility and social justice in education.