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posted Mar 30, 2025 12:09:32 PM

my 2023 tax file was lost with computer crash. I used the download version, not the on-line version. I have pdf's but want to start 2024 with turbo tax populating py

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Level 15
Mar 30, 2025 12:11:40 PM

If you used desktop software downloaded/installed from a CD to your own computer, then the tax files are stored locally on your own hard drive or any backup device you used like a flash drive.  They are not stored online.  If you cannot recover them due to a hard drive failure, etc. you can get a free transcript from the IRS or for a fee of $30 an actual copy of your tax return.

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506.pdf