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Scan Tax Forms & W-2s to Text

Extract financial figures and identity details from scanned tax documents.

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PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, HEIC

PDF up to 1 GB · images up to 20 MB

Tips for a clear photo
  • Lay the page flat.
  • Use even light, with no shadows.
  • Turn off the flash to avoid glare.
  • Fill the frame with the page.

Challenges in Tax Form OCR

  • Extracting small numerical values from boxed tax grids.
  • Parsing pre-printed form labels from filled user entries.
  • Ensuring strict confidentiality of Tax ID / SSN data.
  • Handling low-resolution faxed tax records.

Tax Grid Box Parsing

Extracts small numerical values from boxed tax form grids (W-2, 1099).

Pre-Printed Label Separation

Distinguishes printed form labels from user-filled entries and handwriting.

Tax ID Data Protection

Encrypted processing in transit with careful handling for SSN/EIN data.

Low-Resolution Fax Recovery

Enhances and reads low-resolution faxed tax records and forms.

Multi-Form Batch Processing

Process multiple tax forms in a single batch for efficient tax preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should tax form data be handled?

Processing is encrypted in transit. Apply your own access, retention, and approval controls to sensitive tax data.

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