Mail scanning vs forwarding the original
Decide when a digital copy is enough and when the paper needs to travel.
Compare pages and requests
Some plans count each contents request; others count pages or include an allowance. Ask how double-sided pages, attachments and oversized documents are billed. An envelope image is not the same as opening the letter and scanning its contents.
Keep time-sensitive information moving
An AI summary or extracted deadline can help organize work, but it may miss context. Your Tax Base’s Action Center extracts details from scanned notices. Always check the complete original text, and contact the sender through a verified channel when something is unclear.
Give the paper an explicit next action
After reading, choose hold, forward or shred according to the document’s importance and the operator’s retention policy. Do not assume scanning automatically extends physical storage or that a cloud copy can replace every original.
Put it to use
Sources & checks
Published materials reviewed November 11, 2026. Prices and availability can change; confirm the chosen plan and address before purchase.