TAX DOCUMENTS

Redact Tax Returns & W-2s

Sharing tax documents with a landlord, lender, or accountant? Protect your SSN and sensitive financial data.

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Tax Documents We Support

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Tax Returns

Form 1040, 1040-SR, state returns, and all schedules.

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W-2 Forms

Employee wage and tax statements from employers.

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1099 Forms

1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, and more.

What to Redact vs. Keep

βœ“ Keep Visible

  • β€’ Your name
  • β€’ Tax year
  • β€’ Total income (if proving income)
  • β€’ Filing status
  • β€’ Signature (proves authenticity)

βœ— Redact These

  • β€’ Full Social Security number
  • β€’ Spouse's SSN
  • β€’ Dependent SSNs
  • β€’ Bank account/routing numbers
  • β€’ Employer EIN (if not needed)

Common Use Cases

🏠 Rental Applications

Landlords need income proof, not your SSN. Redact sensitive numbers while showing earnings.

🏦 Loan Pre-Qualification

Share income verification without full SSN exposure during initial discussions.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό New Accountant

Protect dependent SSNs when sharing prior returns with a new tax preparer.

πŸ“ Personal Records

Keep redacted copies in less-secure storage locations.

⚠️ When NOT to Redact

Some recipients legally require unredacted tax documents: IRS audits, official mortgage underwriting, immigration applications (USCIS), and court-ordered financial disclosure. Always verify requirements before redacting.

SSN Protection Tips

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Show Last 4 Only

When SSN is required for verification, show only last 4 digits: XXX-XX-1234

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Protect Dependents

Children's SSNs are rarely needed by third partiesβ€”always redact them.

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Redact Refund Info

Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit should be redacted.

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