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Level 1
posted Sep 24, 2019 8:04:28 AM

Opening a .tax2017 file

I need to look at the entries I made in my online 2017 TurboTax return ("interview" format).  I have a PDF copy of the actual return, but I need to look at what I entered in the program to answer my questions.  I have downloaded the .tax2017 file but can't open it.  Someone on the forum suggested downloading TurboTax amendment software for 2017 (they were also looking to open a .tax2017 file) but the link opens amendment software for 2018 and I don't see where to find the software for 2017.  Getting to my TurboTax return is surprisingly difficult and I'm not sure why it needs to be so hard.

 

Any assistance from anyone at TurboTax (or anyone else who knows how this is done) would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks! 

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Level 15
Sep 24, 2019 8:16:59 AM

2017 desktop amend software - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/amend/ty17/

Level 1
Sep 24, 2019 8:54:03 AM

Thank you!  Two follow-up questions:

 

- Can you tell me how I can navigate to that 2017 download page on the TurboTax web site?

 

- I filed using TurboTax Self-Employed and do not see that as an option for either Windows download.  The options are TurboTax Home & Business, 

Free, Basic, Deluxe, or Premier.  

Do you happen to know which would most appropriate to download?

 

Thanks again!

Level 15
Sep 24, 2019 8:57:46 AM

The ONLINE is called SELF EMPLOYED ... the exact same program in the DOWNLOAD is the Home & Business version.

Level 15
Sep 24, 2019 8:58:07 AM

How do I amend my 2017 TurboTax Online return?

You won't be able to amend your return in TurboTax Online or on a mobile device. You'll have to install the TurboTax download software on your computer.

  1. Sign in at TurboTax.com with the user ID you used when you filed your 2017 return.
  2. Select Show next to Your tax returns & documents.
  3. Select Download .tax fIle. You'll need this to amend your return.
    • If you don't have access to your tax return, you'll need to pay for access before you can download your .tax file.
  4. Once you've got your .tax file, select 2017, and then select Amend (change) 2017 return.
  5. In the expanded instructions, select download TurboTax Desktop 2017.
  6. Install the TurboTax 2017 software.
  7. Now open your .tax file in the TurboTax 2017 software by choosing File > Open Tax Return (Windows) or TurboTax > Open Tax Return (Mac). Browse to the location of your tax file, and then select Open.
  8. You're ready to amend your 2017 return. Follow the instructions in this FAQ.

Level 1
Sep 24, 2019 11:13:54 AM

Thank you again!  Got the file open and I'm working on answering the questions we had.

 

I appreciate your help!