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jrofman
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July 1, 2023
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How do I open a 2004 turbotax return without the program?

  • July 1, 2023
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I need to access my very old return.

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B
Level 15
Bsch4477Level 15
Level 15
July 1, 2023

You can’t open a tax file without the program. As stated above, you can’t order a transcript from the IRS that old. 

VolvoGirl
VolvoGirl
Level 15
July 1, 2023

If you have a .tax or .tax20xx file you need that year's Desktop program installed to open it.

 

Turbo Tax doesn't have programs older than 3 years.  You might be able to find one on Ebay or Amazon or somewhere but you wouldn't be able to update it or download the state program.

 

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.

Mike9241
Level 15
Mike9241Level 15
Level 15
July 1, 2023

The IRS does not have transcripts going back to 2004. it like turbotax only keep records for the last 6 years. 

Mike9241
Carl
Level 11
CarlLevel 11
Level 11
July 1, 2023

Even if you can get the 2004 TTX program, I seriously doubt it would work on any of today's operating systems.

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