emailing password protected returns

The vast majority of my returns are done with the client physically appearing on my door step, with a few by mail, and even fewer by e-mail.  I have always used Adobe Acrobat for password protecting --------- I have never put my full faith in Intuit doing that for me.

Have you tried using intuit link (portal) - you can print to PDF and upload it there and then they can print it. The security is the log on to the portal - not sending through email with a password. Either Intuits or a created one in Adobe.

Before I got a portal, I used Bullzip to password protect files, you choose the PW.

Since COVID I do most of my clients remotely, and I don't use email or Intuit to give copy of tax return to client. I believe IRS requires tax preparers to use double authentication.

I have been using Encyro Secure Messaging witch does have double authentication, and is very affordable, also it is easy to use.

I agree with Terry that you should use a Portal.

The last I checked, both Encryo and Verifyle are good, affordable portals to send and receive information.