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Level 3
March 7, 2026
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Pennsylvania State Return 2025

  • March 7, 2026
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I'm ready to mail my 2025 PA state return.  I see that PA requires a copy of my 2025 Federal Return.  I noticed that on page 3 of the 1040-SR, my banking routing number and account number are listed because we are getting a refund.  This is personal information and I am nervous someone may see this and may not have a need to.  So can I white it out or use a Sharpie to black out this information?  Thank you.

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    Level 6
    March 8, 2026

    You can marker out or white out this section of the 1040 return; the state does not need to know your bank details for your federal refund to examine your federal-state differences in income and tax treatment. 

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