# PDF tools for tax preparers

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/for/tax-preparers_

Arthize gives tax professionals a single private workspace for tax returns, W-2s and 1099s, schedules and every other PDF task — with no watermark and files deleted after each job. Returns contain Social Security numbers and income data; private processing and deletion are essential.

## Why tax preparers use Arthize

A tax preparer merges the return with its schedules and supporting documents into one client file, extracts figures from a PDF form into a worksheet, and password-protects the final package.

**Privacy first.** Returns contain Social Security numbers and income data; private processing and deletion are essential. Everything runs inside your own Arthize workspace and is removed after processing.

- Handles assembling returns, schedules and supporting docs into one file.
- Handles extracting figures from PDF forms.
- Handles protecting returns that carry personal identifiers.

## The documents tax preparers handle

Common documents for tax professionals include tax returns, W-2s and 1099s, schedules, receipts, worksheets. Arthize covers the full lifecycle — combine, convert, sign, redact, compress and archive — without switching tools.

## FAQ

### What PDF tools do tax preparers need most?

Most tax professionals rely on merge pdf, pdf to excel, password protect pdf, redact pdf. Arthize bundles these and 50+ more tools in one private workspace, free with no watermark.

### Is Arthize private enough for tax professionals?

Yes. Returns contain Social Security numbers and income data; private processing and deletion are essential. Files are processed inside your private workspace and deleted after the job — never sold or used to train models.

### Is Arthize free for tax professionals?

Yes. Every core tool is on the free plan with no watermark. Pro (from $6/mo or $48/yr) and a $149 lifetime plan only raise file-size and monthly limits.