How can I open a 2014 Turbo Tax file?

[Mike9241]

realize that as soon as you open the .tax2014 file it is possible that some calculations will be changed because you are using a beta version of the program. so what you see may not match what was actually filed.

[tom_mcg]

Mike9241 helpfully noted:  "... it is possible that some calculations will be changed..."

True enough, Mike, it _is_ POSSIBLE. 

It is also easy to override any changes by restoring the correct values taken from my paper return.

Your point is valid, but not really a problem, for my purposes.

[Critter-3]

Ok ... if you have a paper copy then why do you need to open the return in the program at all ?  It is way  too late to amend the return for a refund.  

[tom_mcg]

Seems like you either didn't read, or didn't understand this part, so I'll repeat it, for the short-bus passengers in the peanut gallery:

"...Your point might be valid, critter, if I wanted to do anything more than just print out a .pdf file of my long-since completed return. "

Just a .pdf file, that's all.  Nothing more, nothing less.

Why do I want a .pdf file if I already have a paper copy, you ask?

Never you mind, sweetie-pie.  My reasons are not relevant to the technical issue.

I'm far too polite to say anything like " none of your dxmn business ".

Or am I?

[Critter-3]

@tom_mcg 

Ok tom ... keep it to yourself but I was just looking to see if I could suggest another option for you if possible. You may be spinning your wheels for naught. 

I still contend that  if you have a state return in the .taxfile you will not be able to open the return at all.  And even if you don't the infant program on the CD will be so undeveloped that even if you could open the return it will not look the same nor will you be able to make the corrections in the FORMS mode satisfactorily.   But please let us know how you fair as I am sure we would all like to know.

That said ... going forward...  ALWAYS save a PDF of the return with and without the worksheets for future reference.  This is done in the Print Center  either before or after you file.  If you do it after you file it will include the filing history report as well.   Doing this will save you troubles you find yourself in now.