How to redact a tax return
Open the return in PDFRedax, press one button, and it scans every page for sensitive numbers. Review, then export safe copies. All on your device.
Runs in your browser. The file is never uploaded. First page free, no account.
What is sensitive in a tax return
Social Security numbersYours, a spouse, and any dependents, on the 1040 and most schedules.
Bank account and routing numbersIn the refund or direct-debit section.
Income, AGI, and refund amountsRedact the figures you do not need to disclose.
Names and addressHighlight to redact by hand across the header of each form.
Preparer PTIN and EINTax IDs in the paid-preparer section.
Three steps
- Open your PDFIt opens in your browser and stays on your device. One file or many.
- Press one buttonSensitive info is found and blacked out. Untick anything you want to keep, or highlight more.
- Save the safe copyRedacted text is removed from the file for good, not hidden under a box.
Your document never leaves your device
- Everything runs in your browser, even OCR for scanned pages.
- Redacted text is removed from the file, not hidden under a box. Once exported, it cannot be recovered.
- No account, no uploads. You can verify it yourself.
Questions
- Can it handle a return with many pages and schedules?
- Yes. Open the whole PDF and it scans every page in one pass. You are charged once by total pages.
- Is any part of my return sent to PDFRedax?
- No. The document and everything found in it stay in your browser. You can verify this at /verify.
- Is the redaction permanent?
- Yes. Redacted pages are rebuilt without the underlying text, so nothing can be recovered.