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by magnat 504 days ago
We have tax forms available as interactive PDFs, which:

   * auto-computes formulas
   * enables and disables whole sections of the document depending of filled values
   * performs complex validation, beyond checking for required fields and regexp patterns
   * offers inline help
   * can be filled, saved and printed completely offline
   * when printed, looks exactly the same as traditional, paper form
   * don't require external software beyond a PDF reader
2 comments

NY tax form also generates a barcode from the information you entered to facilitate faster processing
Why is this an interactive PDF in the first place?
To be able to print it and fill in by hand or by typing on a PC? To be able to save the filled-in form in a portable file?