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Should my downloaded return be gibberish that looks like code? Would you send that return to the IRS?

I downloaded my Federal and CA State returns and the Federal return is not formatted correctly. The page breaks and lines are off. The CA state return has gibberish that looks like computer code in it and does not resemble a return at all. I cannot possibbly submit these as returns.
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Should my downloaded return be gibberish that looks like code? Would you send that return to the IRS?

What file did you download?  A .tax2024 file or a pdf?   Try updating your pdf reader program.  Or try using a different browser to download it.   

Should my downloaded return be gibberish that looks like code? Would you send that return to the IRS?

I downloaded the PDF but I will try using a different browser, thanks!

Should my downloaded return be gibberish that looks like code? Would you send that return to the IRS?

TurboTax files can't be printed.

TurboTax only supports output to PDF for filing purposes.

You need a PDF program like Adobe Reader or modern browser that can open PDF and print it.

 

@timsterrific 

Should my downloaded return be gibberish that looks like code? Would you send that return to the IRS?

Thanks!

Should my downloaded return be gibberish that looks like code? Would you send that return to the IRS?

That absolutely did the trick! SO relieved, thanks again!

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