Typical request
“Put the 1040 PDF, state PDF, and three K-1 PDFs in one file for the family office.” Searchers merge rather than re-print.
Workflow
Order files logically—1040, schedules, state, then K-1s. Use a shared password if every source PDF used the same encryption passphrase.
QC
Flatten sensitive forms if your portal rejects editable fields (see Flatten PDF forms).