How do I find a PDF of my federal return? I can download a PDF for my state return, but I'm only seeing a .tax file for federal, which I don't have an app to read.

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November 17, 2020
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Is there a way to convert a .tax document to PDF? Or with what app can I view/read a .tax document?

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VolvoGirl

Level 15

If you have a .tax or .tax20xx file you need that year's Desktop program installed to open it.

Turbo Tax doesn't have programs older than 3 years. You might be able to find one on Ebay or Amazon or somewhere but you wouldn't be able to update it or download the state program.

You can ask Contact Customer Service 5am-5pm Pacific M-F

https://support.turbotax.intuit.com/contact/

OR you could try the TaxPrinter service to convert a .tax file to pdf at

http://www.taxprinter.com

OR get a copy from the IRS -

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

jrotzAuthor

Level 2

Thank you so much - I'll give those a try!

Critter-3

Level 15

@jrotz

If this is for the 2019 tax year and the PDF you can download now ONLY has the state then you will simply need to wait until December when the online service opens up ... the 2019 returns are being archived and sometimes the full PDF is not currently available. Going forward ... before the online system closes on 10/15 remember to save a PDF with and without the worksheets so you always have a copy on hand.