Protect It With A Password
Printing out a tax return may seem relatively innocuous, but it's important to password-protect all returns that you print to PDF from your tax software so your social security number is secure.
"If you're going to print your tax return right there, password protect it," said Todd Feinman, CEO of Identity Finder, a software tool for companies and consumers that when loaded onto a computer locates areas where personal information is stored so users can protect it.