Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.
Before you start
Tax departure report does not certify final payment of employment rights.
Who is this guide for?
Employees leaving work.
Digital system has employer/employee/Tax Authority stages; identify your actual route.
The checklist
Identify event
Event details.
Form 161 differs from 106/employment-period certificate.
Ask payroll
Written request.
Do not edit employer-issued form yourself.
Check official system
Event number.
Email is no reason to give another person a code.
Compare amounts/periods
Reports/payslips.
Reported sums do not prove transfer.
Make informed choices
Tax approvals.
Withdrawals can affect tax/pension beyond this guide.
Official sources
These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.
Frequently asked questions
Does form 161 replace an employment-period certificate?
No. Tax reporting, employment certification and final account are separate matters.
Reports help us check and update guides.