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New Member
posted Feb 14, 2020 12:31:47 PM

How do I open my tax file saved on my computer?

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Level 15
Feb 14, 2020 12:39:15 PM

To open a .tax file on your computer, you need the Desktop software.  If you used the Online version you can download your return as a PDF file & open it in Adobe reader.

 

How do I save my 2019 TurboTax Online return as a PDF?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/saving/help/how-do-i-save-my-turbotax-online-return-as-a-pdf/00/26234

 

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Level 15
Feb 14, 2020 12:39:15 PM

To open a .tax file on your computer, you need the Desktop software.  If you used the Online version you can download your return as a PDF file & open it in Adobe reader.

 

How do I save my 2019 TurboTax Online return as a PDF?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/saving/help/how-do-i-save-my-turbotax-online-return-as-a-pdf/00/26234

 

New Member
May 11, 2021 11:24:11 AM

how do I open my tax file on my computer?

 

Expert Alumni
May 12, 2021 6:28:57 AM

 

Per @CassLO

To open a .tax file on your computer, you need the Desktop software.  If you used the Online version you can download your return as a PDF file & open it in Adobe reader.

 

How do I save my 2020 TurboTax Online return as a PDF?

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/saving/help/how-do-i-save-my-turbotax-online-return-as-a-pdf/00/26234