How do I email a copy of a tax return?

How do I email a copy of a tax return?

The next time a taxpayer needs a copy of his or her return, instead of mailing a paper copy, try e-mailing a PDF file. With PDF files, you save time and money by mailing taxpayers fewer paper documents.

To print a tax return as a PDF document in CrossLink, follow these steps:
1.  From within a tax return, click the Print menu and then click Final Tax Return.
2.  Click PDF.
3.  In the .pdf file, click  .

In the Save As Copy dialog, browse to the folder where you want to save the .pdf file and then click Save.  Create an email and attach the .pdf file to the email.

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