דיבייט: בעד ונגד הכרה בקפה כהוצאה מוכרת

The public is invited to participate In the debate at the debate club.

Should the tax authorities recognize coffee shops as a recognized expense for the self-employed?

In an era where office prices are skyrocketing on the one hand, and on the other hand most businessmen do not need much more than an internet connection and space for a laptop, the obvious conclusion is that it is often more profitable to pay a few shekels a day in a coffee shop than thousands of shekels a month for an office.

This economic logic is proven every day in thousands of coffee shops throughout the country, but there is one place it has not reached yet - the tax authority. This claims that coffee shops should be taxed like Falafelia or Cofix - a place where people stop for a moment to get food, which they should have eaten anyway whether they are self-employed or unemployed.

This logic may have been true in the 1970s (when, ironically, it was possible to tax such expenses) but in recent decades it has become a complete absurdity.

the topics of discussion:

Assignment 1: Why do freelancers go to coffee shops?
In this round, each participant will present his position in a 5-minute speech/presentation

Are coffee shops really a necessary part of business or are they an unnecessary indulgence?
The economic consideration: does it make more sense to pay for an office or a cafe
Equal burden - why WEWORK And similar entities recognized for tax?

Lot 2: What is a recognized expense?

In this round, each participant will present his position in a 5-minute speech/presentation

How do you differentiate between spending in income production and just spending?
Is there a way to take a mixed expense and calculate what part of it is related to the business (like they do for a hotch car and clothing)?

Purpose:

As part of the discussion, each participant will get two opportunities to present their positions and justify them. We will emphasize the use of rhetorical tools, creating interest (not so difficult, considering the topic) and avoiding arguments.

preparation:

As part of the evening, there will be discussions for those with and without knowledge in the field. Special support will be given to those with no experience in speaking and those suffering fromcrowd anxiety. Those interested are advised to keep up to date with articles on the subject

in the program:

18:00 Gathering and light refreshments
18:15 Briefing on the rules of debate and speeches
18:30 Personal speeches on the topic "Are cafes a workplace?"
19:30 Feedback for speeches and discussion
20:00 break and light refreshments
20:30 Group speeches on the topic "What should be a recognized expense?"
21:00 Feedback for speeches and discussion

Moderator: Guy Yariv - CEO of the Above Average Institute, a research and consulting institute

Participation fee: 100 NIS for speakers free to the scouts

Arrival and parking:
The discussion will take place at the public speaking school at 127 Bialik St. in Ramat Gan (in the diamond exchange area). Directions to the public hearing.
Free and plentiful parking on Hatesh St. behind the building.