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June 4, 2019
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How can I make a copy of tax return without social security number printed

  • June 4, 2019
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Want to send copy for mortgage applicatio of tax return  without social  security number.

HOw is this done?

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Critter
Employee
June 4, 2019

Only way is to print the return & cover up the SS#  

rjs
Employee
June 4, 2019

Here are a few ways you can do it.

1. Go to the Personal Info section and delete your Social Security number. Print the tax return. Then go back to Personal Info and put the Social Security number back in.

2. Save the PDF. Use PDF editing software to redact the Social Security number in the PDF. Then print the tax return from the redacted PDF.

3. Print the tax return. Block out the Social Security number on each page with white-out or with a black marker. Make a photocopy of the tax return with the number blocked out, and send the photocopy .

VolvoGirl
Employee
June 4, 2019
And check all the pages.  The ssn might be across the top of each schedule.
September 9, 2023

I was successful doing this in TurboTax 2022 following the tips of previous posters for inspiration.  I used Forms view. 

1. in the Personal Worksheet, I changed my SS number to [removed]. It will not accept non-numeric. In my case, I needed to leave the actual last 4 digits as correct. You will see an error be flagged (!) since it will no longer match your W-2.

2. Go to the 1040 form and Print it. If you Preview, you will see the SS number with zeros. You can also select to print only the pages you need (I only needed the first page as proof of my AGI).

3. Go back to your Personal Worksheet and change the zeroes back if you like, or when closing the file, simply select not to save it.

TIP: Don't forget to also redact the SS#'s for your spouse or dependents!!

Critter-3
September 10, 2023

Making temporary changes to the SS# for printing purposes only will work ... use ones like  333-44-5555 ... just do not use any that start with a 9  and everyone must have a different number so 444-55-6666, 555-66-7777 etc.