And also, save PDF files of each year's tax return on the Old computer, before you move to a new computer.
Save each year's PDF file twice.
1) Once as the bare minimum "File-Only" PDF copy. (this just contains the filing forms).
2) And a second time with ALL the forms and backup worksheets. (This contains all the worksheets that are not actually filed...but shows the gory details of exactly what data you entered or imported into the software.
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3) Then copy the PDFs to a USB flash drive, and transfer them to a folder in yoru new Computer.
4) Then keep the Flash Drive in folder in yoru tax drawer......(maybe a second copy in a flash drive in a safety deposit box at your bank, along with all other documents you don't want to lose in a house fire).
The PDF files will be readable far into the future, even when the tax software for that year is no longer viable.
____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*
