getting 2015 tax return from 2015 .tax file

[kayko]

I need a copy of my tax returns from 2014 and 2015 but all I have is the .tax file.  Is there a way to use this to print out the tax return.  Unfortunately, the turbo tax deluxe software is on a now defunct computer, as was the tax return.  Is there anyone or service who can help with this?

[VolvoGirl]

You could try the TaxPrinter service (not connected with Turbo Tax) to convert a .tax file to pdf at

http://www.taxprinter.com

They might be expensive and it is probably not safe to email tax returns back and forth.

OR get a copy from the IRS -

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

[Critter-3]

Reinstalling the program that will open the .taxfile is also an option.

And for future reference you really need to save a PDF of the return as well as the .taxfile for just this reason.  

[kayko]

The program that opens the file is on the computer that I am not able to get started.  It looks like I can repurchase the software from amazon though.  I'll see if that works.  Thanks for the thought.  I thought TurboTax kept track of all my purchases and tax submissions but apparently that doesn't last this long.  

[kayko]

Actually, reinstalling the software does not seem like it will work either because the computer that the software runs on no longer works.  Also it was a download version of the software, so even if I purchase the software on amazon it's only a CD version and I no longer have a CD reader.

[VolvoGirl]

I wouldn't buy the 2015 program anywhere.  Turbo Tax only supports the last 3 years so you wouldn't be able to update the program or download any state you need.  And you can't open your return without downloading the state program (if you did a state).