How can I open my tax return from 2009? I only have the "TAX2009" file, which is not compatible with my current version of Turbo Tax. How can I open it?

jeffp25 · ‎October 17, 2025

I have upgraded my computer many times since 2009 so I no longer have the software installed or the CD. I cleared out paper copies of all returns over 10 years old.

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Unless you have a pdf of the return, you will not be able to open a 2009 return. There is a service called taxprinter.com that can open and print tax files when you do not have a pdf. They are not part of TurboTax and we do not know about their fees.

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jeffp25

Thanks. That company offers the service for $45 and I have no idea how reliable they are (or if I should trust them with something that has our Social Security numbers. I'm hoping there's another solution.

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How can I open my tax return from 2009? I only have the "TAX2009" file, which is not compatible with my current version of Turbo Tax. How can I open it?