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Voluntary Disclosure for Crypto Investors

The Blockchain Remembers Everything — and So Does the Tax Authority

Many crypto investors in Israel live under the false impression that they are "under the radar." This is a dangerous illusion. The Israel Tax Authority currently receives ongoing information from overseas exchanges, banking systems, and international information exchange frameworks (CRS). The implication is clear: if you made money from Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other coins and failed to report it — you are sitting on a ticking time bomb. The moment the Tax Authority reaches you (and it is only a matter of time), it will not just be a tax debt, but a serious criminal indictment for income concealment, money laundering, and immediate seizure of all your assets.

Prevention Is Better Than Cure Through Voluntary Disclosure

A "voluntary disclosure" proceeding is the only way to turn money from "black" to "white" and avoid criminal prosecution. The concept involves a proactive approach to the Tax Authority, before an audit or investigation has been initiated in your matter. As part of the process, you declare your gains, pay the required tax, and in return receive immunity from criminal proceedings. This is your exit ticket from the criminal world to the legitimate one, allowing you to freely use your money to purchase property, vehicles, or investments — without fear.

Crypto Voluntary Disclosure Is Far More Complex Than a Standard Voluntary Disclosure

Due to the difficulty of calculating the tax (numerous transactions and conversions) and the challenge of convincing the bank to accept the funds after tax payment. We specialize in managing the process from start to finish:

  1. Anonymity: Filing an initial application without disclosing the client's name, to assess feasibility and tax liability.

  2. Optimal Calculation: Utilizing crypto-specialist CPAs to analyze the blockchain and offset losses to minimize tax liability.

  3. The Day After: We don't just leave you with a payment voucher; we accompany you vis-à-vis the bank to deposit the clean funds into your account — a process that requires separate legal expertise.

Questions & Answers

Do I have to report even if I haven't converted to shekels?
Yes. Converting between virtual currencies is considered a taxable event ("realization"). Accumulating gains over the years without reporting, even if the money remains in crypto, constitutes an ongoing criminal offense.
Does a voluntary disclosure guarantee I won't go to prison?
If the application is accepted and meets the conditions (honesty, tax payment, filing before an investigation) — the answer is yes. The state commits not to pursue criminal proceedings.
Can I offset losses from previous years?
Yes. One of the advantages of professional tax regularization is the ability to recognize losses (for example, the 2022 market crashes) in order to reduce the tax on 2024 gains.
Can the Tax Authority find out about a private wallet?
Absolutely. A single transfer from a registered exchanger, a regulated exchange (such as Binance/Coinbase), or a payment to a business is enough to link your identity to the wallet address and expose your entire transaction history.

Don't wait for a summons to an investigation — by then it will be too late. Clear the slate and secure your financial future. Contact Adv. Shlomi Vaknin's office today for a discreet and professional voluntary disclosure process.

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