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Re: Back up File

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
February 29, 2020
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I need to open a tax file for the year 2015 for Washington S

Level 15

To open your 2015 tax file, you would need to do so with the 2015 TurboTax software. Please see the below FAQ for additional information:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/using-turbotax/help/how-do-i-prepare-a-prior-year-tax-return/00/25984

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Where does TurboTax put the backup file and what is it called?

Directory and Name of where the file is placed when TurboTax backes it up.

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Your tax document will be saved as .taxfile. See more information here: How do I save my TurboTax Online return as a tax data file?