How to open old tax return files 2002-2003 without the original CD

[frankschaub]

I have the tax return files that I need to access but no longer have the original CDs.  How can I open, view or print these returns?

[VolvoGirl]

You have the .tax files?  For 2002?  

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.

[DoninGA]

TurboTax does not support tax years prior to 2020.  Even if you could find a CD for those old returns you would not be able to get any updates or state programs for years 2002 or 2003.

There is a service that can print those tax data files however it will cost you and not recommended by TurboTax, so you can use them using your own discretion - https://www.taxprinter.com/