The short answer
baba translates a Tofes 101 as a PDF (up to 20 pages) or by camera if you only have the printed page, so you can read what it says in your own language.
- Tofes 101 is generally completed at the start of a new job and refreshed at the start of each tax year. It records personal status, tax credit points, and whether you have other income, and the employer uses it to withhold income tax correctly. Getting a field wrong doesn’t change your ultimate tax liability, but it can change how much is withheld from every paycheck in the meantime.
- baba does not produce certified, sworn or notarised translations, and makes no claim about what any Israeli institution accepts.
What is a Tofes 101?
Sent by: Filled out by you, for your employer — Tofes 101 is the annual employee tax-coordination declaration used to set how much tax is withheld from your pay.
Tofes 101 is generally completed at the start of a new job and refreshed at the start of each tax year. It records personal status, tax credit points, and whether you have other income, and the employer uses it to withhold income tax correctly. Getting a field wrong doesn’t change your ultimate tax liability, but it can change how much is withheld from every paycheck in the meantime.
What it usually contains
- Personal details, ID number, and marital status
- Whether this is your primary employer
- Tax credit point fields, including new-oleh status where applicable
- A declaration of any additional income
Hebrew terms and fields olim get wrong
- Skipping or misreading the "עולה חדש" (new-oleh) field, when new-immigrant status affects tax credit points for a period after aliyah — a specific checkbox many olim overlook.
- Leaving the form outdated or unsubmitted at the start of a job or tax year, which usually means the employer withholds tax at a higher default rate until an updated form is on file.
- Not declaring a second job under "הכנסה נוספת" (additional income), which is what tax coordination (תיאום מס) exists to handle correctly across employers.
| Hebrew | Transliteration | English |
|---|---|---|
| טופס 101 | tofes 101 | Form 101 (employee tax withholding declaration) |
| נקודות זיכוי | nekudot zikuy | tax credit points |
| מעמד אישי | ma’amad ishi | personal status (marital status, relevant to credit points) |
| מקום עבודה עיקרי | makom avoda ikari | primary place of employment |
| הכנסה נוספת | hachnasa nosefet | additional income |
| ניכוי מס במקור | nikuy mas bamakor | tax withholding at source |
| תיאום מס | te’um mas | tax coordination, for more than one employer |
| עולה חדש | oleh chadash | new immigrant — a status affecting tax credit points |
| חתימה | chatima | signature |
| תעודת זהות | teudat zehut | ID number field on the form |
Deadlines and consequences to watch for
- Tofes 101 is generally filled out at the start of each job and refreshed at the start of each tax year; an outdated or missing form usually means higher default withholding until it’s updated.
- If you have more than one employer, tax coordination (תיאום מס) needs to be requested and provided to each employer — otherwise both may withhold as if you had only one job.
None of this is tax advice. A form that sets how much tax is withheld from every paycheck is worth getting right — check specific fields, especially oleh status and credit points, with an accountant or the Tax Authority if you are unsure.
How do I translate my own Tofes 101?
Paper → camera
Photograph the document flat, in even light, with the whole page in frame, and translate the image. Printed official Hebrew, without vowel points, is the easiest case for camera translation.
File or scan → PDF
baba handles PDFs up to 20 pages per document, including scanned pages via built-in OCR — useful for a multi-page contract or a report packet.
PDF translation and camera translation of full documents and images are Pro features, available on a 7-day free trial. The free plan covers typed text: 2,500 characters per month with a free account, and 1,000 as a guest with no login. If you only need to check a phrase or a paragraph you can retype, start with typed-text translation for free; switch to Pro for the full document.
Frequently asked questions
Who fills out Tofes 101 — me or my employer?
You fill it out and submit it to your employer. It is not a letter sent to you; it is a declaration you provide so the employer withholds the correct amount of tax.
Does new-oleh status affect this form?
Yes — new immigrant status can affect tax credit points for a period after aliyah, and the form has a specific field for it. Check the current rules with an accountant or the Tax Authority, since eligibility periods and amounts can change.
What happens if I don’t submit an updated Tofes 101?
Employers commonly withhold tax at a higher default rate until an updated form is on file, which can mean more is deducted from your pay than necessary until you submit it.
I have two jobs — do I need to do anything special?
Yes, you likely need tax coordination (תיאום מס) so both employers don’t withhold as if each were your only job. This is arranged through the Tax Authority or your accountant.
Can baba translate the form itself so I can fill it out correctly?
Yes — translate the printed form with the camera or as a PDF to understand each field before filling it out in Hebrew.
What baba does not do
- baba tells you what the document says. A deadline, an appeal, a status decision, or a payment demand still warrants a person who knows the Israeli system — often the sending office itself, or a qualified lawyer, accountant, or advisor.
- baba does not produce certified, sworn or notarised translations, and makes no claim about what any agency, bank, employer, or institution will accept.
- PDF translation covers 20 pages per document; camera translation works best on printed text rather than handwriting.
- The free tier is 2,500 characters per month with a free account, or 1,000 as a guest with no login — enough for a short message, not a full document. See pricing.