Broker: “Can you send me a quick copy of your last two tax returns to prepare for review by lenders?” Me: “I can do that, but I have to warn you, they’re a bit more complicated than you might expect.” Broker: “Oh you have to fill out both pages? That’s fine.”
My accountants give me a bound copy every year (linen-cardboard cover; archival paper; assembled with plastic binding for ease of disassembly if scanning later required). It’s part of the service and they’re supposed to look distinguished on your business’ shelf.